2005 Tribute Burning Smell...

[DorianTribute]

Hi there..

I have a new (near new now with about 5000 miles) 2005 Tribute that has kind of a burning smell.. (hard to describe) after it's been driven for as little as 5-10 minutes. I chalked it up to new car material burnoff and assumed it would be gone by now. It's not brakes or tires... (at least I don't think so)

Anyone else experience this?
Thoughts?
Thanks!

Dorian

 

[CRZbrussian]

pop the hood and look all around for leaks (oil and such) look under the car so see if anything got on the exaust or anything underneath the engine bay.

i don't know but this is what i would do before i go any further

 

[CPStapleton123]

I don't have an answer for you more than whats posted. But if youcan't get help here, try a Ford Forum. The Escape is essentially the same vehicle as the Tribute and someone there may have experienced the same problem. Blueovalnews.com used to have a forum like this. Just a thought.

 

[solid_snake]

maybe it's leaking fluid and that fluid falls on the exhaust and get burned, hence the smell, just a thought

i have never had any problem with the tribute, other than one electric problem i had but that's it

hope this helps

 

[~KiNg MaRtY~]

If you can't figure it out then take it to service. you are under warranty.

(Mazda designed the Tribute originally)

 

[AzMz6]

wow, never had any burning smells with our 05 tribby, with the 2.3l in it. i would definetly get it in for some warranty inspection.