2004 Dodge RAM 1500: fuel pump failure

Filed May 27, 2017 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · CT

I was driving my 2004 dodge ram 1500 on the highway when my truck stopped running. Found the fuel pump was no good. I have been an auto mechanic for years and this is very dangerious! I had it towed to the garage daves auto on madison ave told me the fuel pump was no good also the fuel tank is no good the ring on top of the fuel tank is rotten the "tabs that hold the fuel pump in is rotten" and where the fuel pump sits on the fuel tank is like in a well so when it rains the water on top of the gas tank sits in the fuel pump location has no where to drain and my thery is that is what rotts the fuel pump bracket on the fuel tank! And they said it is not safe I had to get a new fuel tank. I called multipul used auto parts supply companys and every single one who had a gas tank had the same problem was rotten. So I called the dealer scap dodge of fairfield,ct they have 68 people waiting on back order fuel tanks and they are over $800.00 redicules.so can you imagine across the country how many people are driving around with a bomb waiting to explode!!!! This is a safty hazzard because any one will tell you that if this faulty fuel tank is rotten gas fuems will escape and cause an explotion or fire even death if the vehical is in an accedent te fuel will leak every where this really should be a recall im scared to drive this and everyone should be to!!!! I really hope you look in to this problem any information you need I have photos if you need them you can contact me asap! Thank you josh e

Filed Mar 18, 2017 · Electrical · 108,000 miles · NY

Tipm replaced in a 2004 ram 1500. Replaced defective totally integrated power module (tipm). Fuel pump wouldn't shut off, wipers turning on by themselves, both sides of my tail lights blacked out, no power. Found out the ground to the tail light relay in the tipm failed . Had to replace the tipm on 1-20-16 at a dodge dealer. All problems happened when the vehicle was either stationary, in motion, on a city street or a highway or turning. I also received a ticket for no tail lights. Without tail lights caused by a faulty tipm it created the unsafe condition and caused a safety risk of getting into an accident

Filed Feb 18, 2017 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · MI

My truck was parked at work and at the end of the day it wouldn't start. Had it towed home and I determined that the fuel pump failed. The next day I lifted the bed to replace it and I was shocked to see the whole top of the tank's locking ring tangs were all rusted away and the pump was just sitting in the tank crooked. If it was filled full or in an accident fuel would've slooshed out of the tank. On a rollover the entire tank will empty.

Filed Sep 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 121,380 miles · MD

For a few weeks I would occasionally smell gas fumes. I had the truck visually inspected and the mechanic could find nothing wrong. Then one day I filled the tank. When the tank was full, instead of the pump shutting off the pump began pouring gas onto the ground. This time they dropped the tank to find that the metal collar on top of the tank had rusted away causing the fuel pump to pop up half out of the tank. That was the reason the pump had not shut off . Gas was flowing out of the top of the tank!!. The mechanic told me that if the fuel pump connection had shorted out with the top of the tank open the way it was ,me and anyone in the truck would have been blown up!!!. This was a very poor design on chrysler's part that has the potential to kill people.

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · NJ

Fuel tank has metal tabs to lock fuel pump in position. Water can collect with road salts to eat away the locking tabs which allows the fuel to leak out next to hot exhaust which can cause fire. When filling fuel tank the fuel will seep out because the locking tabs no longer hold the pump in place. This leaked fuel can cause fire, and allow fuel to pool under the vehicle causing fuel spills.

Filed Nov 14, 2012 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · IL

Unable to fill gas tank because of defect in gas tank.. It appears that a roll over safety item, designed to cut off fuel from pouring out of the filler pipe, malfunctioned and caused the fuel pipe to be blocked at the tank. This is an expensive repair, as the gas tank, fuel pump and sending unit need to be replaced, I called chrysler and lodged a complaint, and was told there are no recalls or service bulletins for this problem.

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Steering · 122,450 miles · TN · crash · 4 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians stated there was contamination in the power steering system and the steering system would have to be flushed. The technician also stated that the rack and pinion and the fuel pump would have to be replaced. The failure continued after the repair and caused the driver of the vehicle to be involved in a crash due to the steering wheel seizing abnormally. The police were called to the scene and a report was filed. Three passengers sustained bruising and one passenger sustained a shoulder injury. The vehicle was destroyed and was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,450.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Transmission · 59,200 miles · NV

Engine stalls upon breaking. This is an intermittent problem. Loss of complete power going 45 MPH , all 4 breaks locked up on there own, vehicle restarted on it's own. Sometimes does not want to restart. Check engine light does not come on , nor throw codes. Over the past 3 years this has happened apx 50 times. No warning leading up to complete loss of power. Parts already replaced include: fuel pump, crankshaft position sensor and ignition switch. None of which have resolved the issue.

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · 700 miles · TX

700 origianl miles - pin connections(1st shop I took it to said it was reading a transmisstion error, but couldn't fix it); 6000 miles-fuel pump and map sensor; 8000 miles-transmission controller. This has left me stranded, and I've had to have it towed twice.