1997 Dodge Ram fuel system problems

Filed May 11, 2011 · Fuel system · 109,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram. The contact stated that the fuel tank fractured and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was caused by normal wear and tear. The dealer stated that the contact should have paid more attention to the straps because they are designed to eventually wear out. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 109,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Fuel system · 104,000 miles · IN

While driving, the consumer smelled a fuel odor inside of the vehicle. The consumer inspected the vehicle and saw fuel leaking from the fuel rail. *ak the fuel lines were cracked. The original fuel rails were plastic and the replacement rails were metal with different connectors. *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 59,000 miles · AL

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · WY

Bad plenum gasket. Fuel and oil mix. And steering output shaft leaks a the gear box. And truck wont idle in the cold

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Fuel system · 24,000 miles · CA

After filling vehicle with fuel the fuel gauge will read empty. The fuel-sending unit is the cause of improper fuel gauge reading. *ak

Filed Mar 31, 2003 · Fuel system, Transmission · 117,679 miles · WA

The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair of the fuel gauge, fifth gear and recall. When the vehicle was picked up two weeks later the other work was done but the recall work was not performed. *ph

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Fuel system · FL

Flaw in fuel tank metal support straps. Dodge truck, ram, 1997.

Filed Jan 17, 2003 · Fuel system · SD

Nar 1/15/2003. The consumer discovered a design flaw with the fuel tank metal support straps. The flaw may cause the fuel tank to drop from the truck onto the ground and start a fire or explosion. The fuel tank support problem was due to metal stress based on the poor design of the holding straps. The consumer this problem when he went to look under the vehicle and noticed the rear portion of the fuel tank was hanging low at the same time he noticed the metal strap was hanign loose, he crawled under the truck ans saw the rear tak strap was broken allowing the entire fule tank to be supported only by the front tank strap.

Filed Dec 11, 2002 · Fuel system · SD

The metal tanks straps were warp causing the fuel tank to fall to the ground. Please furnish additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Mr

Filed Apr 13, 2002 · Fuel system · NC · fire

Truck caught fire parked in drive way. Totally burned the truck and burned our car parked next to it, the corner of our home and the rear of a car parked in our gurage. The fire has been investigated by several professionals and the consensus is that the fire originated at the top of the fuel tank where a electrical pump is located. I have reported this to dodge customer assistance. Record #9848741. I am available to further explain or provide details.