Eight problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While filling up gas tank tank fell onto the ground causing fuel to leak. Dealer notified.
The plastic molded gas tank is loose, and moves around when driving. Dealer has been contacted. Heat shield will not stay secured to the tank, dealer has attempted to repair twice, however has been unsuccesful and states that the whole ank needs replaced.
While driving down the street something hit the gas tank and the gas tank broke and started leaking gas.
Fuel sending unit in fuel tank failed twice.
Fuel gauge doesn't work. Consumer had the fuel gauge replaced three times. Gauge doesn't measure the gallon of fuel in gas tank.
Fuelguage misread amount of fuel in vehicle . Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
On diesel engines fuel gauge is stuck on empty , and the fuel indictator light stays on even with fuel in the tank. Please provide further information.
Gas tank heat shield on 1996 Ram pickup due to design flow of gas tank.