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Fuel sending unit issues around 80 K miles sends error codes and check engine lights. Checked on multiple forums many consumers are having the same issue and it's not covered under warranties. It's a continuous problem around half a tank. Check engine light code is for loss of signal to fuel sender
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. While driving 35 mph, the fuel gauge dropped to 0 and the fuel sensor failure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to desert 215 superstore (located at 8030 rafael rivera way, las vegas, nv 89113, (702) 963-8000), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 164,000.
The check engine light, fuel sensor error, and the fuel needle moved to empty, light comes on flashing fuel sensor fail. This started happening at around 68000 miles. I have been told I will have to drop the gas tank and replace the fuel pump. I have been quoted up to $1000 to fix this issue happens while idling or driving the truck, I have no idea when my tank is getting close to empty, and fear that my family may be stranded somewhere.
Truck completely shuts off while driving down the road without warning, has egr and service electronic throttle control, service exhaust, has other related electrical problems that shows up as codes, replaced the fuel pump and it still shows low fuel pressure and take several seconds to crank now and my fuel mileage is decreased.
I was driving on the interstate when my fuel gauge dropped to empty and my range showed 0 miles to empty. Doesnt do this everytime I drive, but it does this on occassion. Also, I started my truck one day and the power steering went out. My vehicle was manufactured 12-14. Is it possible this should be included in the recall for vehicles manufactured from January 22nd, 2015 - September 13th, 2015?
- New Richland, MN, USA
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Fuel sensor/pump module failure. Truck would read low or empty fuel even when the tank was filled up. The issue occurs when it is running or stationary.
After emissions modification, check engine light comes back regularly with a code P026C, which has something to do with fuel pressure not being correct. Dealer is unable to determine the cause.
I am writing this for my elderly father. He has a 2015 Ram 1500 diesel pick up truck that falls under the eco diesel settlement (class action lawsuit). My dad had the approved emissions modification (aem) that was required to update the emissions control software on May 28, 2019. After the aem completed by the dealer, the truck had throttle issues. When my dad pushed the pedal to accelerate, the vehicle would significantly lag to the point of not accelerating. This is a **continuous** and dangerous condition that was caused by the factory supplied software update. My dad made a complaint to the dealer three hours after the aem was updated on 5/28/19. He also complained to the dealer on June 6, 7, 8 2019 and on many other occasions. They tell him it could take 6 months to fix this dangerous condition. The factory "fix" has now created a dangerous condition. The dealer either can't or won't fix it. Many people have apparently complained to the dealer to where the dealer is now advising vehicle owners to not install the factory aem "fix". the dealer tells my dad that factory/corporate is working on a fix.
My truck received the V08 emissions software recall before I purchased it in July of 2019. As with hundreds of other ecodiesel owners, I am experiencing a dangerous throttle lag when the engine is cold. If I try to turn left and merge into traffic, there is a several second delay before the truck starts building speed. I feel this could potentially cause a crash. I have unintentionally cut people off because of this throttle lag and angered other drivers. There are hundreds of people complaining about this after the V08 recall on internet forums. Fca is supposed to have a fix coming according to the internet but who knows if that is true or how long it will take. The aem was "not supposed to alter vehicle performance" according to the recall letter. Obviously that was not true. This is a dangerous problem that should be resolved in a timely manor. This should be addressed by a safety recall. Some are also claiming their vehicles are catching fire after the aem was performed.
After aem update their is a throttle and turbo lag that has put me in harms way on numerous occasions. When making a left or right turn the engine fails to accelerate for some times up to a block making it impossible to merge safely with traffic this has resulted in numerous extremely close calls. Both on city streets and highways the problem is in the new software that updated the required aem this problem is being ignored by fca and you how many accidents or deaths before you act?
I had the aem recall and the truck is extremely sluggish until it is completely warm. Even if it sits for 1/2 hour or more it is very unresponsive for about 10 minutes. Hard to cross an intersection etc. When it will barely move.
I had the recall from Ram for the ecodiesel recall and now the truck is complete unsafe. I can't even accelerate into traffic without getting nervous. The truck lags and the throttle response is terrible now. Instead of buying them back like Volkswagen did, Chrysler put us in death traps.
Did the aem recall emissions reprogram. The truck now has very slow acceleration when cold. You have to floor the throttle to get it to move when cold. Very dangerous when merging into traffic or leaving a stop. The fuel economy has dropped to 20-21 mpg from 25 and higher. It is a much different and not enjoyed truck anymore. Talked with dealer. They are very aware of the issue as almost everyone has the same problems. Nothing they can do but say "hopefully a different re flash or tune will be sent after the complaints" wishing now it was just a simple buy back offer.
I had the updated aem installed in my 2015 Ram eco diesel. Now at times I step on the gas and it lags really bad(no power). This could be bad while in traffic etc
My vehicle is completely stock and have never been modified. After the advance engine modification (V08), I notice a delay on the throttle. Scary enough to not being able pull out of the way of accident is about to happen. It doesn't have enough power at initial push when over taking but when it gets there it will maintain the speed.
Fiat Chrysler (fca) recently settled a class action lawsuit affecting my Ram ecodiesel truck. After that settlement, I was required to get a software flash called the "approved emissions modificatoin" (aem). After receiving that software "fix", my truck drives notably different and is now very dangerous due to the huge drop in power and increase in turbo lag. Especially when the engine is cold or not completely up to operating temperature, I experience almost no throttle response when pulling out onto a highway by my house. There is a huge amount of turbo lag, to the tune of several seconds, which makes pulling out into traffic a very dangerous event. This was never an issue prior to the required aem update, so I'm filing a complaint to outline this drastic decrease in performance which is downright dangerous for thousands if not millions of Ram and Jeep customers.
Since having the approved emissions modification done on my Ram ecodiesel the truck will not accelerate properly until the engine seems to reach full operating temperature. When I attempt to pull onto another highway the engine bogs down and acts like it is going to stall. I believe this to be an unsafe driving condition. With colder weather approaching I am concerned this issue may worsen.
Received a malfunction indicator light for a problem in the emissions system while driving on the highway. Invoice report shows plastic from intake manifold melting and getting into the exhaust system. Also, ecodiesel aem update V08 has caused pedal lag, making it extremely difficult to accelerate.
Did the flash upgrade to fix the recall V08 and ever since then it has no acceleration when coming off a stop. It has a lag of a second or two and is very scary when trying to pull out in traffic. It has such a lag that pulling out that that your not sure that you wont get in a accident.
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- Port Jefferson Station, NY, USA