One of the straps that hold the tank up to vehicle broke and caused rear of tank to hang down. Consumer could hear metal shield of driveline hitting grond. Please provide any further information.
1997 Dodge RAM 2500 fuel system complaints
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There is a constant leak in the gas tank which strong fumes are in air, as well as in interior of vehicle.*ak. Consumer sated fuel tank filler was replaced.
Fuel gauge is erratic. Gage reads full when tank is full. 50 miles later it reads empty and the fuel warning light comes on.
Gas guage does not work. This is a common problem with these dodge trucks, dodge should do something about it. There is no way to tell the amount of fuel left in the tank.
Gasoline gauge needle doesn't work. Needle of the gauge doesn't show correct amout of gasoline.
The front fuel tank strap broke, causing the front end of the fuel tank to drop down to the road surface. Friction against the road surface caused a hole to form in the tank, allowing fuel to leak out. Looking at the fuel tank strap, it appears that there had been a crack across approx. 50% of the width for some time due to the formation of rust seen in the cross section.
Fuel lines. Vapor lock fuel system.
Fuel injection pump went out, causing fuel a leakage.
Rear retainer strap that holds the fuel tank broke, causing fuel tank to drop, which may cause an accident. Please provide further information.
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