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2003 Mazda Tribute Service and Repair Manual
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Covers all 2003 Tribute trims — LX Sport Utility 4-Door, DX Sport Utility 4-Door, ES Sport Utility 4-Door ·
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2003 Mazda Tribute Service and Repair Manual
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Fitment on this one is narrow by design: the service and repair manual here is built around the 2003 Mazda Tribute as it was actually assembled, down to the engine under the hood — the 2.0L L4 or the 3.0L V6 (VIN 1) — so the specifications and tightening sequences you work to are the ones Mazda published for this year, not a close approximation carried over from a neighboring Tribute.
Engines covered
- 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- DX
- ES
- LX
Known issues on the 2003 Tribute. Eight recalls sit on the federal record for this model year, and the throttle appears twice. One covers 3.0L V6 vehicles with speed control, where inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector can leave the throttle stuck when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost fully depressed, which may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle. A separate speed control cable recall covers an accelerator cable that may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position; the unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance. A structure recall addresses excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm, since a separation of that arm can result in a significant loss of steering control. On 3.0L V6 Duratec vehicles, an automatic transmission control module recall covers an engine that can stall during deceleration, and should the engine stall, a crash could occur. The ABS control module recall stems from missing or dislodged wire seals at the module connector, which can allow contamination to enter and create the potential for an electrical short: beyond an ABS malfunction that illuminates the ABS warning light, the module may overheat, resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire, either with the ignition switch in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated. A liftgate lock recall covers a rear liftgate latching system that does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction, so if the liftgate is left unlocked it may open during a crash. The remaining two are equipment recalls on replacement parts rather than factory-fitted ones: incorrectly sized Timken aftermarket front wheel bearings, whose use can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, and Cardone master cylinders whose seal can fail and leak brake fluid, which can result in poor braking performance. Owners have logged 200 complaints for the year.
Whether you are tracing a stall on deceleration, checking the lower control arm attachment for corrosion, or working out why the ABS module runs hot, it holds you to Mazda's own procedure and the correct figure for this 2003 Tribute.
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed contro
Consequence
A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the ve
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover cleara
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FE
Consequence
IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DO
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Consequence
AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED MAY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHIC
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CO
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 DURATEC ENGINES , DURING DECELERATION, THE ENGINE CAN STALL.
Consequence
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE APPROPRIATE CALIBRATION. THE RECALL
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all ma
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to com
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manu
Speedometer replacement procedure
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow th
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Showing the 8 most recent of 103 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO LEAKING GASOLINE ON THE MANIFOLD. *AK *TS *JB
" TAKATA RECALL" IT HAPPENED ON THE TWO LANE HIGHWAY ON BRIGHT SUNNY DAY AT AROUND 1 PM. CAR DRIFTED THE MIDDLE LANE AND I COULDN'T BRING IT BACK IN THE LANE. I FELT SOMEBODY WAS CONTROLLED THE STEE
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK. THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD DUE TO HEAVY FOG BUT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO THE LAKE. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN# 04V583000. *SC *JB
NHTSA report 7.19.2015 July 19, 2025 NHSTA Report This is what happened to me [XXX]: I was at an off ramp stop waiting for cars to pass. I eased forward to see if everyone had passed. The car accel
WIFE HAD AN ACCISDENT WITH SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SHE WAS INJURED HIT A TREE
Showing the 5 most serious of 266 complaints filed with NHTSA.
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