I had this same problem in the cold with my 01 Tribute. I used a degreaser to clean out the latch and then a light aerosol oil to protect it. No problems sense.
It was recalled in 2004. Call Mazda.
A vehicle, usually a compact in which the trunk and the back window are one moveable part (open and close). In most other vehicles the trunk is a separate part from the rear window, not in a harchback.
Im very close to 150,000 on mine. IT needed a new tranmission 30,000 miles ago
If you want to replace the hatchback mechanism, check out this link. http://www.fbodymotorsports.com/HatchParts
Open your hatch back, look to the left, close to the back, under the edge of the inside edge of hatchback opening and there will be a black rubber stopper looking thing. THATS IT.
No, not even close.
The auxiliary power outlet on a 2002 Mazda Tribute ES is typically located in the front center console area. You can find it near the gear shift or underneath the dashboard, close to the driver's side. Additionally, there may be another outlet in the rear of the center console for passenger use. Always refer to the vehicle's owner's manual for the exact location and details.
Close the window press the button again as if to close and listen for a click window reset
To operate a crank window handle, you turn it clockwise to close the window and counterclockwise to open it. Keep turning until the window is fully closed or open.
If you want to close the current window, use window.close() or simply close() If you want to close a window that is stored in a JavaScript variable, apply the method close() to it. For example: var myWindow=window.open("http:\/\/www.example.com/"); myWindow.close();
On a 2003 Mazda Tribute, the AC recharge port is located on the low-pressure side of the air conditioning system. To find it, look for a service port on the larger diameter aluminum line between the compressor and the evaporator. The port typically has a blue or black cap and is usually near the front of the engine bay, close to the passenger side. Make sure to use the correct type of refrigerant specified for your vehicle when recharging the AC system.
The fuel filter is located mid way but close to the rear driver side tire under the car. there is a little square box that is the vapor canister and the fuel filter it's right next to it.