Exterior
The outside of the Tribute didn't get as much of a face-lift as did the Escape. The grille lost its crossbar, and the Mazda logo has moved up, while the headlights and taillights are new. Fog lights are standard. The windows taper and ascend toward the rear, in line with what many smaller SUVs are doing these days.
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Before Getting In
- Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,
and outside lights are clean.
- Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
- Look under the vehicle for any sign of
fluid leaks.
- If you plan to ...
Meters and Gauges
1 Speedometer.
2 Odometer, Trip Meter, Average Fuel Economy Display, Outside Temperature
Display and Selector.
3 Tachometer.
4 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.
5 Fuel Gauge.
6 Dashboard Illu ...
Under the Hood
Tribute buyers get the choice of two engines, both of which have been
upgraded. A manual transmission is standard on the base model, and other models
come with a standard six-speed automatic trans ...