Transmission Failure problems of the 2003 Mazda Tribute

Automatic transmission failure on 2003 Mazda Tribute ES (awd & 4wd) with 100,000 miles. Transmission cut out while driving and would not shift into any forward gear. Only reverse was functional and apparently not affected by failure. Had SUV hauled on flat-bed to dealer who initially indicated that it was probably the linkage, but they could not get it to shift into any forward gear either (only reverse). Upon further inspection dealer indicated transmission was blown, requiring a complete replacement, costing almost $4k.

#1-transmission failure @ 3617 miles. Vehicle 3 months old. Mfg solution/remanufactured transmission vs new. . #2-requested repair of Smart unlocking feature as stated in owners manual on page 70 of part #9999-95-014c-03. . Mfg solution/will correct owners manual. . Something isn't right with these solutions. . Servicing dealer has done everything in it's power to correct to correct these issues & maintain good relations. . Mazda mfg is reluctant to move beyond these solutions. . . . . .