JH>> Actually I believe it is the other way around. The Mazda Tribute is
JH>> really a Ford built in St Louis.

JH>According to Wikipedia:
JH>2001-2006 Japan
JH>2007-2012 Claycomo, Missouri

JH>Interestingly on the 626 Platform.  A 626 on stilts!

I noted you perfered the Ford Front end. Interestingly I liked the
Mazda front end better.
BUT Ford has made the 2014 Tribute Double Ugly. do a google search and
take a look.
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