2014 Ram 3500 fuel system problems

Filed Nov 2, 2023 · Fuel system, Steering · VT

I HAVE 27 OPEN RECALLS, the steering wheel knuckle just keeps getting looser, nothing on the column will tighten, my wipers short out , I was sold a Omission deleted truck with documentation the day of purchase it was omission deleted, I was never told this vehicle was unsafe, The manufacture wants me to pay hundreds of dollars out of pocket for them to see if it maybe safe enough . Both Chysler, and the certified dealership of ford refuse to take any accountability or action

Filed Jan 3, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · SD

I experienced a lack of power and I noticed that the engine temperature jumped by 40F immediately. The EVIC coolant temperature jump rapidly, but I never received a low coolant warning. I pulled the truck off of I-25 Northbound just south of the WY border. I waited for the vehicle to cool and added all of the coolant I had on hand, about 1.5 gallons. I carefully limped into Cheyenne, WY, towing my 40' 5th wheel to a spot where we could stay. I contacted Cowboy Dodge to identify the problem and repair it. The technician looked at my vehicle and he indicated the EGR valve was bad and needed replaced. The repair invoice is attached for reference. We departed Cheyenne after the fix, and we only got 44 miles out of town on I-80 when the engine coolant light illuminated, and the temp started to spike again. I coasted down the pass into Laramie, WY, in an attempt to get into cell service range and to get the truck off of the road if possible. We ended up stranded on I-80 just east of the exit for 4-hours waiting on a tow vehicle that could take us back to Cheyenne, WY, with our RV in tow. The same technician at Cowboy looked at the truck again and he indicated that the EGR cooler had failed. The failure allowed coolant to leak, undetected, into the combustion chamber. This caused carbon deposits, coal-like remnants, to be deposited throughout the motor and it was especially noticeable on the heat exchanger (see attached). This issue cased $7,000+ damage to my truck and I'm still finding issues related to the failure. I've had injectors fail, the heater core needed replaced again (3d), and the truck is smoking on startup with diminished power and sputtering at speed. I've included all Ram 2021 servicing invoices. This situation could have resulted in a catastrophic runaway on the motor resulting in fire. I lucked out by watching the gages. Stellantis (FCA) should be held accountable for their modifications to the Cummins motor causing these issues.

Filed Dec 26, 2020 · Fuel system · ME

Fuel sensor failure at 52,000 miles. Vehicle was parked for 2 days around christmas, started day after christmas and engine light is on, 'fuel sensor failure' alert comes across, fuel gauge on empty while having a full tank.

Filed Mar 6, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 69,228 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, when smoke and the smell of fuel began to enter the cab of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact state he parked the vehicle at his driveway and saw somke exiting the hood. The contact also stated the fuel heater and electronical connector was covered in diesel fuel and had a burned smell. The vehicle was not drivable. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel). The contact called local dealer jeff d'ambrosio dodge chrysler jeep downingtown located at 1221 e lancaster ave, downingtown, pa 19335, were made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 69,228.

Filed Apr 27, 2019 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · WA

Fuel is leaking from the fuel filter housing connector on the drivers side of the vehicle. Recall exists for this condition but my vehicle is not included in the recall but has the same issues.

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 97,843 miles · NY

Smelled burning wire(s) while exiting interstate. At bottom of ramp engine quit. Had lights etc and engine would crank but not start. Truck was towed to dealer - scan indicated lift pump bad. Replaced under warranty. Replacement pump failed shortly after install while testing. Tech found burn and shorted wires in harness behind left front wheel well. Tech spliced damaged wires and test with another pump. However on further testing found the shorts damaged the bcm(body control module) which related in fuel guage not working. Replaced bcm. Warranty would not cover repair to wire harness or bcm. All seemed to be working while traveling back home however the backup guide lines for backup camera do not appear now. Not sure if it is harness or bcm.

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Fuel system · 98,800 miles · MD

On july 27, 2018, the engine light and message appeared during a trip back from fredericksburg, va, stating 'service def system. See dealer'. We stopped at the nearest autozone to use the code reader. Codes p202e and p207f appeared. The next day july 28, 2018 while driving, the vehicle displayed a new message. '5 MPH max speed in 140 mi service def system see dealer'.

Filed Nov 11, 2017 · Fuel system · KY

Water pump seized up and caused belt to break leaving no power brakes or steering while traveling down the interstate!! I got the recall for the water pump but causing a fire like the recall says does not describe the seriousnous off this defect! Is the one they replaced it with in june of 2016 going to do the same thing???

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Fuel system · SC

Experienced acceleration lag or dead pedal as others refer to it. In an intersection ready to turn, plenty of time to cross to the left before oncoming traffic. Start to turn step on the gas and nothing for 2 a 3 seconds. About had a heart attack right there. Oncoming traffic slams on their brakes, lays on horn and gestures at me with their middle digit as my truck finally accelerates out of the way.

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Fuel system, Transmission · 62,191 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving about 65 MPH, the vision, fuel, and emission warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at: glenbrook dodge, ft. Wayne, in, where the technician diagnosed a def harness failure. The technician plugged new ends to the harness but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer but and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the part would not be available until august. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not provide a rental vehicle. The failure mileage was 62,191.