1995 Dodge Ram fuel system problems

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Fuel system · KY

While driving 70 MPH driver heard a rattling sound. Driver pulled over, got out, and smelled fumes. To his surprise the fuel tank had detached from the truck and was dragging on the road. Mechanic was amazed that the fuel tank didn't burst into flames because of a fist sized hole. The straps that support the fuel tank were never found, and the part was no longer being manufactured. *ak

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Fuel system · AZ

The fuel line hose rotted/cracked from one end to the other. As a result the vehicle experienced starting problems. *nlm

Filed Oct 4, 2002 · Fuel system · IL

Consumer states that while vehicle is parked the fuel pump is still running. Dealer notified.

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · WA

A short in wiring harness, caused the fuel gauge to go out along with a few other electrical elements. Contacted the manufacturer and they are aware of problem, but was not willing to do any work. *ak

Filed Jul 26, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · VA · fire

This model truck had a history of under dash electrical fires, and ntsb ordered a recall no. 875 to correct the dangerous defect. I had this recall performed about one year ago when it was announced. The fire in my truck was concentrated in the same circuits involved in the recall, and in addition spread to the engine compartment where it ignited a pool of fuel which had leaked from a defective fuel line. At the time of the fire, the engine could not be shut down by the key, and firemen had to disconnect the batteries to stop it.

Filed Jul 22, 2002 · Fuel system, Locks · PA

While driving vehicle stalled out. Transmission blewout which was caused by pressure clip on line blowing off, all the fuel ran out.*also, there were 5 recalls, dealer only fixed one, hood latch. Ak

Filed Feb 26, 2002 · Fuel system · IN

Fuel line to injection pump is breaking from fuel filter, and is spraying fuel over engine. Sending dealer a letter. *ak

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Fuel system · WA

Fuel gauge does not indicate the correct amount of fuel, even after filling up tank. Gauge will move from full to empty intermittently. Please provide further information. *ak the consumer is concerned that the electric gauge which is located inside the fuel tank is a fire hazard. Nlm

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Fuel system · WA

A fuel odor in passenger's compartment. Also, vehicle is very difficult to start, and fuel is leaking. Consumer has contacted dealer, owner noticed a fuel leak on the rubber fuel line behind the fuel filter. Vehicle is a 3500 series.*ak when the rubber hose from the fuel filter to the fuel return line was removed, it appeared to be rotted through allowing fuel to leak out along the entire length and when the vehicle was parked on an incline with the front end down, the fuel dripped continuously.

Filed Jun 2, 2001 · Acceleration, Electrical · NJ

After elec. Ingnition harness replaced under recall vehicle has had numerous electrical related faliures. Headlight switch melted in dash 2x's causing smoke and or fire condition. A/c failure, no power to compressor. Bucking, missing, hesitation at idle and all speeds. Buck, miss, hesistation can not be diagnoised by numerous dealers or private mechanics. Have spent over 1700.00 replacing parts (PCM, egr selonoid, egr gasket, tps sensor, iat motor, o2 sensor, fuel pump, fuel regulator) to remedy problem. So far no help. Any help would be greatly appreciated.