Mazda B2500 1999
Model B2500 made in 1999 by Mazda got 11 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 2.5 engine.
Model 1999
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 20/25/22 | 22.2316/31.491/25.6218 | Regular | 785 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 2.5 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 22/27/24 | 23.8915/34.1048/27.6126 | Regular | 719 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E056000 | UFI FILTERS USA | E (Equipment) | 58640 | 08/04/2006 | MFR | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/13/2006 | 06/23/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0100302 | 01/19/2002 | 0100401 | 634322 | Subject regarding recommended engine oil. *slc | 09/28/2002 |
| 00299 | 02/16/1999 | 604518 | Some vehicles may exhibit a delay at 1300 - 2000 engine rpms before returning to normal idle. *tt | 05/04/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 01999 | 06/17/1999 | 606225 | Customer may complain about lack of heat from the climate control system and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0125 present. *tt | 08/13/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0500402 | 04/15/2002 | H00298 | 635031 | Service bulletin regarding a hooting, eeking, or moaning noise coming from the clutch when shifting into gears, while the engine is running. *tt | 10/16/2002 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 01100R | 07/28/2000 | 01100 | 614123 | Some vehicles with manual transmissions may exhibit a high idle. this may be caused by a poor electrical connection at the wire harness to the throttle position sensor (tps). a service kit is available to resolve this concern. *tt | 09/28/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 3 | |||
| Engine sporadically stalls out. vehicle starts right back up. dealer can duplicate the proble. *ak the dealer has fixed tfi module twice. recall on the wiper switch but replacement part is not avalable. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/04/2003 | 100000 | ||
| Engine idles at @3500 rpms intermintently | |||
| 04/24/2003 | 27861 | 04/28/1999 | |
| Many times reported and the dealer can't seem to find the problem? when at a stop truck will idel down low and when to accelerate truck loses power. now i have a problem with my abs brake light comes on and after having that check they said i need to have this replace (after only having 27,861miles)and after many complaints to mazda dealer and mazda corp, they now feel that i would be responsiable for this repair and not them. explain that this should not have gone out (abs) at this mileage, and the way this vehicle has run since i had purchased it new.i now feel that this a safety issue with my abs braking system and still having to use my vehicle to get to work and back knowing that soon this may not work when needed! please take the time to review my work orders with mazda and related issues with other complaints that they just can't seem to find the problems when i make apointments to have them fixed.i feel that my complaint is with safety issues and would like them to have this fixed.can you help me in this matter? do not know who to contact anymore, and mazda had a rep look over my work order and siad that they will have don from where i had purchased from (mazdavillage) in clearwater to contact me about having this fixed. but nothing is going to be done? please advise. thank you, bruce m. ferguson | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 81750 | 3 | 12/21/1999 |
| Shift knob has come off when shifting from 1 to 2 in middle of a shift in a couple of situations, causing missed shifts, and the vehicle to decelerate rapidly in the middle of traffic, causing a dangerous situation. the knob is only held in place by an axial press spleen, with no real means of retaining the knob in place such as a set screw.*ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Consumer's daughter lost control of vehicle due to possible tire failure, the tire is a firestone wilderness ht p225/70r15, the consumer states that the left front tire was blown and suspects that was the reason for the accident which resulted in 2 injuries. *slc | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/16/2000 | 1 | 02/19/1999 | |
| Pe00-020; after inspecting tires had found out of tread separation. mazda, b2500, 1999, firestone wilderness ht, p225/70r15, dot w2qu1to78. *ak the customer replaced the tires and declined the $60 that the firestone dealer offered for the two failed tires. *yh | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 08/20/2001 | |||
| When starting vehicle or coming to a stop vehicle idles high,and will not come down. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 05/13/2005 | 39400 | 09/14/1999 | |
| We have a 1999 mazda b-2500 truck (equivalant to a ford ranger-ours made in canada). about 2 years ago, the windshield wipers started coming on at random times. this could be dangerous. | |||
| 3 | |||
| Engine sporadically stalls out. vehicle starts right back up. dealer can duplicate the proble. *ak the dealer has fixed tfi module twice. recall on the wiper switch but replacement part is not avalable. *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 08/13/2004 | 110000 | 1 | |
| The multi-function switch for the windshield wipers failed. a recall was issued. however, this vehicvle was not involved in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 05/21/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off on their own. dealer was aware of this is an intermittent problem. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | CLEARWATER | 33765 | MAZDA VILLAGE | 727-791-8171 |
| KS | OLATHE | 66062 | SUNFLOWER MAZDA | |
| NH | MANCHESTER | 03103 | TALARICO MAZDA | 603 626 7757 |
| OK | TULSA | NELSON NISSAN MAZDA |