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Fuel sensor fails after filling up vehicle. After filling up tank the vehicle will register full for 30 to 40 miles. Then sensor will fail and read empty which brings in check engine light.
This began intermittently, but is now constant while driving and while stationary. After fully filling the gas tank a warning light flashes and has a picture of the fuel tank, and the fuel level indicates that the fuel level is empty; a false fuel tank reading.
Faulty fuel sensor and there's only 54700 miles on it.happens on and off, I fill the tank and I get a msg saying low fuel, gauge is on empty and the engine light pops on.looked into it and it seems this is happening everywhere with the Dodge Ram.
P0463 stating that the fuel level circuit was failing giving off false fuel tank level readings and check engine light turning on while driving. Truck has slightly over 60K miles fuel needle fluctuates from empty to quarter of a tank at times while driving
- Lancaster, CA, USA
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Why is there recall on the Dodge Ram 1500 fuel sensor? driving down the interstate and all of a sudden my gas gage drops with alarms and check engine light comes on. I could have had an accident in traffic and having to look down at the dashboard in such in haste. Too many issues from others with the same issue noted on forum. Either take care of the faulty problems or lose customers because word will get around. Happened in.Nov 2019 and June 2020.
Engine check light, no gas gauge reading, low fuel light sign while driving vehicle that has a full tank of gas. Fuel pump sensor came on at 35,000 miles 2016 Dodge Ram 1500. 5.7 motor. Went on line and people our showing that Dodge between 2014--2018. Are having this problem and warranty won't cover it, and they know it is a problem. But refuse to do anything about it. There should be a recall on this. Lucky for me I had a extended warranty so I only paid a $100 deductible on a $700 dollar service bill. This is not right and needs to be recalled.
With only 45,000 miles I have had two different issues with the fuel system. The latest issue is showing a fuel level sensor fail. The tank shows full after filling, but after 50 miles it does not register any fuel. From online research, it appears to be the fuel sending unit.
Since I've had the aem updated as part of the epa settlement I have delay when pressing the gas and acceleration, particularly when it is cold. There has also been a significant mpg drop although that isn't an immediate safety concern. This can be a particular issue when pulling into interchanges or on to the highway as acceleration is unpredictable.
I took my truck into a dealer because the exhaust system wouldn't clean itself. I found out there were recalls pertaining to this and they were handled as far as I knew. However, just a few weeks later as I was pulling into my driveway at home I noticed smoke barreling out from under the hood. I imediately tried to shut it off and when I did it would rev up higher instead of shutting off. I got it to shut off finally and left it sitting there overnight until I could get a tow truck to take it back to the dealership, where I was informed that this problem is now so common that the part is on back order and no idea of when they will be able to get it. Now its 3 weeks later and I still haven't gotten my truck back.
2016 Ram ecodiesel 60,000 miles I recently accepted the offer from Ram for emissions recall on my ecodiesel. I agreed to it thinking that with the extended warranty that they offered that my problems would be taken care of. Part of the recall was to have the aem update done to your truck. After the dealer installed this which I believe it was just an ECM reflash my truck gets worse fuel economy and sometimes will start and the rpms will slowly creep down until the truck dies. If I keep restarting the engine it will eventually stay running after 10 or 15 minutes idling. Normally does it when you are on a time crunch. My engine has always consumed a lot of engine coolant. Was on a trip with my family and the heat quit working. I stopped at a parts store and purchased a gallon of antifreeze and it took the whole gallon to fill it back up to the resovoir. I have had to add coolant at least once a month. Have probably added 4 gallons in the last year.acceleration is very sluggish at times. This is very dangerous because you never know when it's going to do it. I recently took my truck to the dealer for the starting problem and the coolant consumption problem. I was floored when the service writer called and said that Ram is aware of these problems but there is currently no fix and gave me free antifreeze! I could understand this if the truck was brand new but it's 4 years old. There should be a fix by now! I am paying $500 a month for a vehicle that may or may not start. It may or may not move when I hit the accelerator pedal and it still uses antifreeze. I am very dissatisfied with this truck and Ram not holding up to their end of the deal. If I knew what I know now I would've opted out of their offer. All of these vehicles have the same issues and Ram needs to be held accountable for their neglect of these problems. My truck is a death trap!
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated the fuel sensor was reading incorrectly giving false reading at half of tank and when the gauge reached zero the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnosis or a mechanic for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the fuel tank would reach half a tank, the check engine light would illuminate which then would turn into a low fuel light illuminating. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would then immediately read as empty. The contact took the vehicle to douglas Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram (2382 S tamiami trail, venice, fl 34293) where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel sensor and gave the contact an estimate of $800. The manufacturer was notified and offer him no assistance; they referred him to NHTSA. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I need help with a safety issue after recall V08 epa & carb emissions modification. Since the program was updated, I have experienced severe hesitation upon acceleration. This hesitation is so severe that I cannot safely pull into traffic without risking an accident. I have taken my truck to the dealer twice since September 2019 and have made numerous phone calls to the dealer and fca. I was told from the dealer that the hesitation is very apparent, that fca is aware of the problem as it is wide spread, and fca is working on an update to the program. However, there is not a time frame for when there will be a fix. After numerous phone calls to the dealer and fca with no resolution, I sent an email to reid bigland, head of Ram brand, but have heard nothing in response. Considering the significance of the hesitation, and the potential safety risks, I find the lack of urgency to correct this safety issue and nonchalant responses to my concerns completely unacceptable. Will you please help me in obtaining a resolution to this safety concern? if needed, I can provide my service records and the detailed letter that I sent Mr. Bigland
The epa required update to my 2016 Ram 1500 eco diesel has caused two issues and the first is a big safety issue affecting thousands of eco diesel owners. After the update to the egr the truck has a cold lag in take off of up to 7 seconds which could result in an accident. The second issue is the loss of 4 mpg fuel economy. We the owners are requesting that Chrysler return the vehicles back to the old programming until a fix can be developed. I am afraid someone is going to get killed before the issue is addresses. Can you help us in this matter?
After the mandatory aem update the truck lost acceleration power and mpg went way down. I was told the trucks performance would stay exactly the same. In reality the truck turned into a slug. Also received a recall about possible fires due to egr cooler leaking coolant. Fca told me until a there's a fix to carry a jug of coolant and continue to refill as needed. I think that's ridiculous, the truck is 4 years old.
2nd time this has happened, checked eng light came on, low fuel sensor failed, fuel gauge goes to empty, truck runs fine, does not matter if driving on streets or highway, very concerned I dont run out of gas, I have to fill up every week, praying for a recall to have this mechanical failure fix quickly
19V 757 (safety recall number) safety recall was issued on 10.28.2019 to a possible fire hazard in the engine compartment due to possible cracks in the egr cooler. The date listed for notification / fix (December 13, 2019) has come and gone with no updates or info from Fiat / Chrysler. Due to the potential hazard of a fire, fca should have this issue resolved by now..... still waiting.....
Ram 2016 ecodiesel is the subject of recall VB1 regarding threat of fire from faulty egr valve. The NHTSA recall was announced in October and now the best estimate of a fix has been delayed from December 13 to April. That's too long to park this vehicle. Fca should offer the buyback that appears in the aem settlement to any truck that is a threat to burst into flames if driven. Others appear willing to drive their vehicles. I am not, nor would any well informed owner.
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- Lakewood, CA, USA