Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks can be equipped with up to eight contrasting types of engines ranging from the 3.7-liter V-6 and 4.7-liter V-8 to the 6.7-liter Cummins inline-six diesel and the 8.3-Viper V-10. Up to five transmissions options further are available. In the unpunctual 1990s the 4.7-liter engine suffered from oil sludge problems that led to engine failure, nevertheless those issues were resolved.
4.7-liter V-8 Problems
Early versions of the 4.7-liter V-8 featured thin engine block walls. This caused overheating and created oil sludge. The engine was inadequately lubricated and had the possible to fail with less than 100,000 miles. Engine failure was ofttimes due to the heads cracking.
Transfer Case Problems
A miniature percentage of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 four-wheel-drive pickups may chalk up an incorrectly calibrated integrated potency module that contains the counterfactual transfer context calibration place points. This could effect the vehicle to inadvertently shift into Impartial. This may beginning a parked vehicle without the parking brake on to roll elsewhere. Just out software should be installed.
Faulty ABS
Almost 40,000 Ram 1500 four-wheel-drive pickups were recalled by Chrysler LLC due to a defective electronic force on the antilock brake process that could causation a loss of the rear brake balance and lock up the brakes. This could creature in a crash. The ABS electronic unit should be replaced.
Potential Fire
Extended than 108,000 2008 Ram 2500 pickups equipped with the 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engine may annex an engine compartment silencer pad contacting the exhaust Gauze recirculation cooler.Gummy or sludge oil was a typical enigma in early 4.7 engines. Although Dodge Ram Motor lorry owners may spring from the factory-mandated scheduled perpetuation, oil sludge can birr undetected until engine failure. Individual early detection can rescue the engine.
This could account an engine compartment hearth. Chrysler LLC was expected in 2009 to add a bracket to bed the silencer pad following to the cooler consequent a Dec 2008 reminiscence.
Gummy Oil
Moreover to overheating, gummy oil can be caused by a defective decided crankcase ventilation valve, which should be checked periodically.Steering Problems
Approximately 32,000 2008 and 2009 Ram 2500 pickups and the 3500 Cab Chassis trucks equipped with Powers & Sons steering linkage may enjoy a defective steering linkage drag link inner tie-rod connecting to the Pitman arm ball stud. This may result in a fracture. Moreover, the steering linkage damper attached to a bracket may inadvertently shift. Both issues may result in losing control of the steering. Chrysler will replace the faulty items.
Other Linkage Problems
Some 2003 to 2007 Ram 2500 pickups and 3500 four-wheel-drive pickups equipped with LKI Enterprises Superlift Suspension may have inadequately heat-treated Pitman arms that may develop cracks and cause premature wear in the steering output shaft. This could cause steering failure. LKI will replace the Pitman arm.
