1998 Dodge RAM 2500 acceleration problems

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 260,000 miles · CO

Driving at highway speed the cruise control would not disengage via the brake or by hitting off on the steering wheel. If I put the clutch in the engine was idling at 2300 rpms. The throttle was stuck on and I could not slow down... I turned the engine off and turning it back on again the problem was not reset. My clutch and breaks got a little burnt up making it home that night...as the problem happened when I was in the middle of nowhere. One I made it home I turned the engine off and manually jiggled the throttle linkages on the side of the injection pump. Restarted the vehicle and the problem was reset until cruise control was used again.... This was very dangerous to have the throttle sticking at such high speed... So I looked into safety recalls #b15 thinking great my truck is covered... Only to find out that recall was already performed. Also the fuel heater recall was performed and it so happens in the last 4 moth have to do the fuel heater delete because the wiring and plastic piece was all burnt up. Looks like these trucks are having a second round of the same or similar safety recall issues.

Filed Feb 8, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 290,000 miles · AR

1998.5 24valve cummins diesel, one owner with factory ECM (799) update, never any "chips". On cold start up, everything normal until I go to take off, any application to the accelerator and as if I put the accelerator all the way to the floor, truck will continue to accelerate until either I remove my foot completely off the pedal, or the governor kicks in.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 20,000 miles · CA

When the cruise control was engaged the speed exceeded the speed set by the consumer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the engine control module needed to be replaced. There was also a recall on the fuel transfer pump. The pump was replaced, but now a new pump is needed. *ak

Filed Feb 21, 2004 · Acceleration · 2,000 miles · VA

The cruise control on my vehicle is erratic and unstable.

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Acceleration · MA

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Acceleration · IN

While accelerating vehicles throttle pedal goes to the floor. Consumer has to cut off engine in order to release throttle cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Sep 13, 2002 · Acceleration · TX

While waiting at a stop light, I had the clutch pedal depressed and the truck in first gear. The truck suddenly started to drive off as if I had released the clutch. I had to struggle to shut off the engine and regain control of the vehicle. Nlm

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Acceleration · FL

The federal safety agency recall 02v161000, throttle linkage; norton motors in california will not accept appointment from this consumer 2 to 3 weeks from today. Owner didn't purchase vehicle in california but in florida where they resided. They didn't say that refusal was because of not having the parts available. Please describe details.

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · MA

While I was driving the vehicle at about 35 MPH, the truck began revving, then stopped. I could see transmission fluid leaking. The truck was towed to the dealer, who removed the transmission and rebuilt it.

Filed May 15, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · IL

Automatic transmission has difficulty shifting between drive and overdrive. Also, vehicle will not accelerate properly with gas pedal being pressed all way to floor. Also, there was erratic operation of overdrive kicking in without provocation. *ak the consumer was informed by the district manager that the manufacturer was increasing the horse power and torque to help solve the transmission shifting problem.