10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 72,467 miles
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: the contact stated while driving 55mph, the fuel pump and lifter failed. As a result of the failure, the vehicle lost all power. The vehicle was pulled safely to the side of the road. It was towed to the residence of the contact and no repairs were made.
- Carefree, AZ, USA
Fuel transfer pump failure in my 1999 Dodge Ram lead to a injector pump failure with in minutes. Poor engineering! $2600 or more for repairs for a truck that is well kept!
- Glenwood, MD, USA
The vehicle stall while driving 55-60 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed the failure as a failed fuel transfer pump.
- Worcester, MA, USA
Vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer stated that the fuel pump was corroded, and replaced it. The engine had shaken harshly when it stalled. The vehicle was difficult to steer the over to the shoulder. The consumer found a positive wire on the fuel transfer lift pump had corroded and broken off causing the engine to stall. The wires for the transfer lift pump had no protective cover and were exposed to the elements. Chrysler redesigned the fuel pump.
- Canton, MI, USA
Transfer fuel pump was twice replaced under 100,000 mile warranty. Currently, vehicle needed a third replacement after 140,000 miles. Also, fifth gear was completely gone. This occurred at 140,000 mi.
- Wewahitchka, FL, USA
I have a 1999 Dodge truck with cummins diesel. I would like to report a incident that prompted a concern for myself and my family. As I was on vacation with my family, we were traveling to St. Louis for a weekend race. While traveling up a long hill, my truck began to loose power. This grade was a two lane highway, that was moderately curvy. Fuel pressure was down significantly as indicated by my added gauge. Upon arrival to our destination, I replaced the factory lift pump (fuel transfer pump) and immediately noticed a large difference in power. Had the truck actually died during this incident, it would have been nearly impossible to restart, thus leaving a two lane highway blocked on a hill in curves. This caused major concern as it is a high traffic area and many tractor-trailers use this busy stretch of highway. The main cause of failure for these pumps is an incorrect application as described by the pump manufacturer. Diamler-Chrysler is aware of the problem, but has chosen not to address the concern. Thank you for your time in this matter.
- Sherwood, AR, USA
Informed by other cummins diesel owners, and Chrysler technition, that pump failure is not a question of if, but a matter of time. Owners have to install extra guages & equip to monitor a manufacturers weak link, at no small expense.
- Mcclusky, ND, USA
While traveling on a side road and without prior warning vehicle shutdown. Was able to coast car to a parking lot, consumer opened door and vehicle was on fire, dealership was aware of problem. Consumer stated that fire started at fuel pump area and spread.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
- Prospect, OH, USA