Three problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1. ) after opening the hood the rubber strip running across the top edge of the firewall (where back of hood meets) may become dislodged and fall onto the turbocharger housing. 2. ) this occurs almost every time hood is opened. The last time I had to open the hood it was dark and I did not notice that it had become detached again when I closed the hood. 3. ) since the rubber had caught on fire I removed it and allowed it to burn itself out on my driveway. The last time it came in contact with the turbo I was able to notice it before it actually had caught on fire, this time I was not so lucky.
Part of the interior breaks off and blocks the exhaust which causes a loss of power - has occurred on the highway which is especially dangerous when passing another vehicle.
While stopping or slowing down, fumes from the crankcase fill the engine compartment and come into the cab. Consumer believes that the fumes are being caused by the open crankcase system and states that this is an environmental and personal health hazard.