Gasoline Engine problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Five problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2002

Consumer states when the engine was turned off for 30 minutes a fire broke out under the hood. Mr.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1999

After about 15 minutes, one or more lifters begin to tick. The ticking remains throughout the time the truck runs. If the engine is turned off for a period of time and the engine cools, the ticking is not present on start-up but begins again in about 15 minutes. The oil is changes every 3,000 miles or 3 months and the truck only sees very light duty.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

While driving the oil light came on, and the engine cut completely off. Engine has to be rplaced.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Vehicle fire originated in engine compartment.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Engine hesitates while driving.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Gasoline Engine problems	5
Engine problems	4
Engine Exhaust System problems	3
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	3
Check Engine Light On problems	2
Catalytic Convertor problems	2
Emission Control problems	2
Radiator problems	2
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems	1
Loud Engine Noise problems	1
Car Stall problems	1
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	1

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