Three problems related to other fuel system pump have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the fuel pump failed to function. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer issued a technical service bulletin, but a remedy was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 71,741.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle jerked and sputtered without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The vehicle did restart but failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the transfer fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 52,300.
The fuel pump on my Dodge diesel failed on me while driving with my wife and 2 month old daughter during one of the worst snow/ice storms of the season. We were in rural central missouri about 7 miles from the nearest town. Fortunately we were in an area where we had cell phone service and were able to call a friend to come and get us. What makes me furious is that I later found out this type of malfunction is very common and Dodge has actually discontinued the original under hood fuel pump because of it's poor history and I had to pay almost $900 to have an in tank fuel pump installed. I feel this should be a recall item because I don't feel I should have to pay for their poor engineering.