The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the cruise control failed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the contact was staying. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

Driver accelerated, with pedal, while cruise control was set at 70 mph. Removing foot from accelerator pedal and applying the brake did not seem to disengage the cruise; "the engine seemed to surge". the cruise control off button also seemed to have no effect on the cruise. The resistance in the brake pedal increased and engine continued to surge as the vehicle speed was decreased to around 50 mph. Driver shifted into neutral; the engine RPM shot up. Driver then shifted into progressively lower gears and applied the brake until vehicle stopped. Driver then shifted into park, and shut off the engine. Smoke was coming out of the engine compartment. Vehicle was towed and determined to have a blown engine. Owner alleges that Mazda dealer (flow Mazda in fayetteville) stated that there is recall campaign (00V-210 002) for this issue, but that her vehicle is not covered due to her vehicle's build date. Per relevant 573, the effected build date range is Ford's kcap 4/17/00 through 7/24/00; subject vehicle build date is unknown. VIN range is [xxx] through [xxx]. owner's VIN is [xxx]. owner alleges to never have received an owner notification for this recall. Updated 07/16/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

While going 35-40mph down long hill engine quit. Steering and brakes failed. Consumer doesn't remember if dashboard lights illuminated. Vehicle coasted down hill while standing on the brakes to stop. This was the first time vehicle experienced the problem. Dealer rplaced bypass air control vavle due to vehicle idling too low.

- Colorado Spring, CO, USA