Exterior
The Tribute has the same overall shape as the Escape but features unique exterior trim and a different grille and headlamps, which were redesigned for 2005. Both SUVs exhibit a conventional small-SUV profile, with similar dimensions. The rear fascia has vertical taillights, and alloy wheels hold 16-inch tires. The rear liftgate contains flip-up glass.
Tributes ride a 103.1-inch wheelbase and measure 174.4 inches long overall. Standing 67.7 inches tall (not including roof rails), the four-door Tribute has a fully independent suspension. Ground clearance is 8.4 inches when loaded.
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Vehicle Loading
WARNING:
Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed
to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which ...
Safety
All-disc antilock brakes and seat-mounted side-impact airbags are standard,
as is a tire pressure monitoring system. Apart from an optional limited-slip
differential, traction control and an elect ...
Winter Driving
- Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following prec ...