Clutch slave cylinder failing for the second time.
Drive shaft replaced under warranty for vibration, and new one started leaking after warranty expired, Mazda would supply me with a new one, but I had to pay THEM for installation.
Every warranty issue (and there was many) took the dealer (s) 3 times to make correction.
The back window leaked and it took six times for them to fix it.
The rear axle seals where leaking at 86,000km and it was caused by drive shaft vibration, but Mazda would not replace.
Nice alloy rims where badly bubbled after 20,000km and one mild winter.
The throttle periodically stays at highway speed (2400rpm) and Mazda does not know how to correct.
The paint is so poor, it scratches or chips easier than anything I have ever seen, including vehicles painted by aftermarket places.
The wind noise around door glass gets bad, and Mazda has replaced my window trim, but did not fix the problem. Now the trim is gone bad again, so I will have to live with it or pay to replace it.
The trucks ride and handling is quite nice.
The total lack of quality is evident on every part of this truck.
Must be one picky son of gun, avoid all your problems and buy German made. The best engineers in the world.
Sincerly, Art.
I've an opportunity to buy at a reasonable price a 2001 b4000 4x4. It has been with the original owner since new and he's buying a new Ranger. It seems like a nice unit but early in its life it had gears replaced in the transmission. I think there is more. The engine compartment is completely filled and there is little room to check or replace anything. Gas mileage is a factor too. Thanks to all contributors and I'll be taking a pass on this truck.
Gary.
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