Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Cruise Control problems
2
Speed Control Linkage problems
1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

The Cruise Control problem

Idler motor failed.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

Nhtsa recall 01 v 037 000 manufacturer's recall 970 concerning /throttle cable: while driving at highway speed engine started to accelerate up to 77 mph before consumer was able to gain control. Manufacturer was contacted and informed that vehicle not cover under that recall due to VIN.   Read details...


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