One problem related to engine failure has been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Enigine developed a very serious knocking and banging, and recently loss of oil pressure and low over 3 quarts of oil in about 800 miles after oil change. The knocking and banging got so bad that I couldn't maintain highway speeds causing a traffic hazard. If attempting to pull out and pass the knock may prevent accelleration causing a head on collision. Continued knock will result in engine failure and damage.