Overdrive Light On Problems of Mazda Tribute

While driving and comming to a stop at a light the car stalled while using the air conditioner. This happened several times, so I stopped using the air until I could bring it in for service. The next day while driving at 45 mph I noticed the rpm's increasing with no increase in speed. I also noticed the overdrive light blinking. I pulled over and the car was in neutral no matter where the shift selector was. I turned the car off and after 5 min. Restarted the car and was able to shift into drive. After about 100 yds , again the trans shifted back to neutral. Again I pulled over shut off the car and waited 5 min. I continued this procedure until I got home about 5 miles.

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The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle stalled with the vehicle exhibiting an abnormal increase in engine rpms. The vehicle became unresponsive to acceleration attempts and was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately two years later, the contact noticed that the overdrive warning light was flashing on the dashboard and the transmission began to shift erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the transmission would need to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

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Transmission failed at 70,700 indicated by a flashing o/d light. Had to be replaced at my expense. Replacement is not working properly.

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle began to lose power and would not respond. The failure recurred intermittently when driving at any speed. In addition, the overdrive warning light flashed when the failure occurred. The dealer replaced the transmission at 21,000 miles in March 2007 however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was in need of a second transmission replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. The contact was awaiting repairs. The current mileage was 46,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 21,000. Updated 12/16/11.

First transmission shifted poorly and when in overdrive would shutter at low highway speeds. Second transmission gave no sign of problem. While driving on long highway trip the overdrive off light began to flash at which time I called my dealer and was advised that this was an indication of impending failure and should bring the Tribute back in for service. I was then informed that the transmission was bad and had to be replaced again. Note: I drive mostly highway and do not tow anything. The transmissions all seem to shift in and out of overdrive alot.

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