1996 Dodge RAM 1500 fuel system problems

Filed Jun 30, 2022 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, he noticed that fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic stated that the rollover valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge ram 1500. When the engine was started, the rear of the vehicle emitted a fuel odor and fuel leaked from the fuel tank. The contact stated that the vehicle shook while the engine was running. The contact received a recall notice for the fuel tank rollover valve. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the vehicle already received the recall repair; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and the federal safety agency campaign number were unknown.

Filed Aug 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 92,571 miles · MA

1996 dodge ram 1500 4x4 5.2 ltr. 318 ci. Engine. Throttle stuck fully open when pulling into customers driveway hauling small utility trailer. I put truck in neutral and shot off engine. After 10 minutes I restarted truck and it seems fine now. This is an isolated incident at this time. I inspected fuel linkages from pedal to throttle body and all appears well. There is minimal corrosion and I was unable to duplicate this problem manually.

Filed Mar 4, 2009 · Fuel system · 166,000 miles · IL

Engine lost power on highway had to get a tow home found a whole with shiny clean threads in intake manifold dealer cant help me. So I tried another dealer. They could not help.the 2nd dealer said my truck should not have this opening in the back of intake manifold my truck is stock 5.9 motor I don't know if my truck takes a plug back there or a tube or a vacuum line.

Filed Nov 12, 2008 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · FL

I have a 1996 dodge ram 1500 pickup truck and today the gas tank fell on the street. Had I been going at highway speed this would have exploded since I a 25 gallons of fuel. I was lucky I was in a parking lot. There should not be a death until something is done to research the potential problem.

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Fuel system · 142,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated a strong smell of gas was in the vehicle and a leak was found in the plastic pipe from the fuel pump. The dealer has not been alerted.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Fuel system · 86,000 miles · TX

Roll over valve leaked fuel. Consumer contacted the dealer, who will not assist the consumer in fixing the vehicle. *ak the consumer stated that if he fills the fuel tank or tighten the gas cap fuel leaks on the ground. The consumer stated that the recall did not include his VIN number.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Fuel system · TX

Complaint about recall 97v199000, rollover valve to be replaced. *bf the consumer stated his vehicle has a leak coming from the rollover valve, but when he took his vehicle to the dealer, he wa told his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

Filed Dec 28, 2004 · Fuel system · 188,000 miles · TN · fire

My husband was letting his 96 dodge warm up after a big snow and ice storm and someone stopped to tell him it was on fire. The fire started under the bed of the truck . They tried to put it out with extinguishers and water but to no avail it was completely lost by the time the fire truck arrived.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · NM · fire

While driving 10 MPH, the consumer heard a popping sound, and noticed from the rearview mirror a fire coming from under the vehicle. Consumer stopped the vehicle, shut the engine off, and exited the vehicle. There was minimal damage done to vehicle. An individual investigator concluded that the rollover valve was the cause of the fire.*ak *ph