Looking for Tribute info, 2000-2003 models

[spec5protege]

Howdy! I have a friend who's looking to buy a used Tribute, 2000-2003 or thereabouts, up in Canada (Quebec). I was wondering if there are any issues to look out for, problem spots, etc. in the Tribute?

-spec

 

[wongpres]

The Tribute, along with its sister the Ford Escape, had several recalls when it first came out. You can go here for recall and TSB listings:

Recalls - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm
TSB's - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm

While it sounds I'm being negative about the Tribute, I actually quite like the vehicle - great driving dynamics with appropriate SUV size and appointments.

 

[spec5protege]

Thanks, good call on the recall check!

-spec