1996 Dodge RAM 1500: fuel pump failure

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 Jul 13, 2005 · Electrical · FL

Dt: consumer states he owns a 1996 dodge ram 1500 pick up truck. While hauling a trailer, the wires from the trailer became caught between the trailer and the trailer hitch of the vehicle. This caused the wiring harness system to burn out. This caused the fuel gauge to fail, it shorted out the fuse to the fuel pump causing the engine to stall. The consumer has contacted the service dealer. He stated this was a serious problem with the vehicle. The service dealer stated the wiring harness came with a 40 amp fuse. The consumer asked for a 30 amp fuse to be installed but the service dealer would not install this type of fuse. The consumer contacted the manufacturer; they said they would consider refunding the consumers money for repairing the vehicle. A new harness has been installed in the vehicle. There was a recall issued for the wiring harness, the recall service was performed august 2, 1999.

Filed Mar 8, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 106,000 miles · WI

I own a 1996 dodge ram 1500 with the 5.2 liter engine. The engine oil light would flicker when stopped at a stop sign in drive. I took it to the dodge dealership and they said that the engine would have to be replaced due to the wear. I have used mobile 1 synthetic oil since the breakin oil and never let the oil in the vehicle over 4,000 miles. Each time the oil filter was also changed. The vehicle has 106,000 miles on it and the engine replacement is costing me $4.700. I've been told that the 5.2 liter engine does not handle synthetic oil well. The oil does not return to the oil pan fast enough to keep the bottom of the engine lubricated. I find this hard to believe but I've never wore out an engine before. My question is how can an engine wear out when it was taken such good care of? I've had several other failures of this vehicle dealing with u-joints, steering shaft, failed fuel pump, and an unstable suspension requiring a $500 piston assembly to repair but the repair did nothing to help.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Fuel system, Transmission · MI

Fuel pump on my 1996 dodge pickup failed to pump gas to engine in august of 2000, while parked . The cost of replacement was approx. 450.00 dollars. I am concerned only because I paid $25000.00 dollars for this truck and figured that it sholud of lasted at least 100,000 miles. It just irritates me that chrysler will not, nor have they offered to look into this defective part, fuel pump. Also, transmission started slipping in august of 2000, after several attempts to contact chrysler, nothing has been done to correct this problem. The transmission slips (automatic) when shifting into third. This should also be considered a safety hasazrd.

Filed Jun 8, 1999 · Electrical, Fuel system · GA

My truck would not start. First I was told it needed a new battery, then a fuel pump and finally a new ecu. It is impossible for all of these components to fail simultaneously while the vehicle is parked and shutdown. I was told by the parts man at dallas dodge that the ecus are designed to fail prmaturely. Another customer also stated that the same computer in my turck is installed in a number of chrylser products and that it fails when other components fail (in his case when the ABS failed).

Filed Jun 8, 1998 · Fuel system · ME

Grey wire from fuel pump to sending unit in fuel tank failed, bad connection over heated and melted in fuel tank. The fuel pump failed as a result.