Brake Sensor Problems of Mazda Tribute

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the abs sensor intermittently illuminated several times and the failure progressed. The contact also indicated that while traveling the radio abruptly shut off and then turned back on moments later. The contact had recently parked the vehicle and upon coming back to restart the vehicle it would not turn on. The contact used battery cables and was able to restart the vehicle. The abs sensor illuminated and continued to stay lit after the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact was not notified nor included in NHTSA campaign id number:12v016000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 07v157000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 07e023000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Dyd.

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The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the front brakes pulsated when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred intermittently when driving above 15 mph. In addition, the brakes made a loud clunking sound when applied. The dealer performed a diagnostic, which did not produce any error codes. The control module and all the sensors were checked, but no failures were found. The rotors were replaced and a thorough inspection was performed on the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were less than 95,000. Updated 07/28/09. The consumer traded the vehice. Updated 07/31/09.

Front axle abs sensor ring is broken on both sides. This causes the abs to falsely activate at 25 to 35 mph, with very harsh force, on about 10% of braking applications. In heavy traffic this caused significant vehicle instability and some pulling and is considered to be a real safety issue. Dealer was unable to find or correct problem on 4 repeated visits. Local shop then fixed on first try.

When the brakes of the consumer's 2005 Mazda Tribute were applied the vehicle pulled to the left or right. There was a rattle on the right side, the drivers mirror vibrated, the temperature sensor in the auto dimming mirror registered incorrectly, the wiper did not have complete contact with the window and there was a rust spot on the inside lip of the moon roof.

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Problems with front brake pads and rotors. The consumer was informed that the front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. There was no warning from the brake sensors.

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