Ball Joint Problems of Mazda Tribute

The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for inspection when he was advised that the ball joints were defective and all of the brake lines were fractured and split. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 149,126.

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My 2001 Mazda Tribute lx-v6 4wd, was recalled to replace the "rack "on the steering, this was done under warranty. Then 8,728 miles later the vehicle had to have inner and outer tie rod and ball joints replaced, at my expense. Their service department said that I probably hit a pot hole!! I feel these repairs were due to something that was done while replacing the rack. I'm the sole driver of this vehicle and it is mostly city driving or interstate. . . Not four wheeling!!!.