Electric fuel pump stopped working and caused vehicle to stall while entering turnpike traveling at approximately 40 MPH. A private mechanic informed consumer that fuel pump had given out, no cause of defect was given. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
1994 Dodge Ram: fuel pump failure
7 of the 469 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
Fuel pump failed to pump gas to the engine, the engine shut off without any indication. Dealer contacted and was aware of the problem. Dropped the gas tank to get the fuel pump out, repair work done.
While driving vehicle about 40 MPH vehicle had a transmission problem. When trying to accelerate vehicle felt like it was neutral when in drive. Consumer stopped vehicle on the side of the road for a few minutes then moved pawl back to drive at that time transmission worked. * oil pump/fuel pump also malfunctioned/replaced.
Recall # 97v199000 chrysler/fuel tank rollover valve. Owner does not believe work was performed because the electric fuel pump malfunctioned a couple of days afterwards. When checked by a mechanic, the mechanic stated that the fuel tank was never dropped as was necessary in order to perform recall.
Fuel pump failed.
An unshielded portion of the parking brake cable is routed under the florboard and over a bracket supporting the fuel pump. When the parking cable is set the cable rubs against the bracket, causing the cable to fray, and will fail with repeated use.
While driving lost all power, in for repair replaced the fuel pump. Tt
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage could result in a fire if an ignition source was present.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.
Recall number 97V199000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- These vehicles do not meet the rear impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the vehicle s have an increased risk of a fuel spill in the event of a rear end collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will strengthen the left frame rail by installing a frame rail reinforcement bracket.
Recall number 94V113000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
7 of 469 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram (1%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Dodge Ram
ABS 34Headlights 18Fire or smoke 17Brake failure 16No deployment 15Transmission failure 14Wipers 12Overheating 10Pulling 9Stalling 8Ball joint 7Fuel leak 7Adaptive cruise 6Windshield crack 6Grinding brakes 5Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5Seat belt 5
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