Ram 1500 (Page 14)

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FCA is recalling roughly 1.15-million Ram trucks in the United States over a concern that the tailgate could unexpectedly pop open when the vehicle is in motion – potentially creating hazardous conditions for other drivers if cargo begins falling out of the bed at speed.

If you have been waiting to buy one of the all-new Ram 1500 pickups until the Hemi eTorque mild hybrid system was available, your wait is over – as the first units have begun shipping to dealerships around the United States and some buyers have already taken delivery of the hybrid V8 pickup.

Let me start off at bat: Don Marchionne is a great man. Period. I didn’t agree with him with his paltry 5 year electrification plan for FCA Group, but with his expedited departure, we can now look back with definitive successes and failures. This is how the Era of Sergio Marchionne came to an end, and the Era of Jeep begins as the dominant force in the car industry, perhaps to equal that of Goliath General Motors, now that Jeep takes the world stage.

Ram is recalling some of its 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks for problems with the rear-view mirrors. Dodge is also recalling some of its 2018 Dodge Journeys for similar problems. The recall numbers are small but the problems affect the rear-view mirrors and can cause safety concerns.

What is the best cover to keep the bed of your 2018 Ram 1500 from getting wet? That is the question a number of truck owners are asking. Ram would tell you that their bed covers are specifically built to fit and protect the bed. Other owners weigh in.

Ram can't build its pickups fast enough to meet demand so it is continuing to build its 2018 Ram 1500 and marketing it as the 2019 Ram 1500 Classic. The move is sure to please Ram 1500 fans who liked the shape of the 2018 Ram 1500.

Hindsight is always 20/20 and a number of Ram 1500 owners are discussing the options that they wish they had ordered. Ramboxes appear to be the major perk that truck owners wish they had.

FCA is recalling 4.8-million vehicles including the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ram 1500 and several other popular models over a concern that the cruise control system could get stuck in the set position and it will not shut off – potentially leading to an accident if the system will not deactivate as expected.

You could win a Ram 1500 powered by the 707 horsepower Hellcat Hemi crate engine for just three dollars thanks to the Dream Giveaway charity sweepstakes group.

What is the best way to protect the bed on your brand new 2018 Ram 1500? Owners discuss the most popular options.

One of the biggest questions on truck forums is about upgrades. Fans discuss their favorite changes they have made and what they do to keep their 2017 Ram 1500s in perfect shape.

The 2019 Ram 1500 is just now arrving at dealers. It is bringing with it multiple industry awards.

Here are three distinct ways that Ram leads the truck industry.

It is a question often debated by truck owners, should you install a bed mat or go with a spray in liner? One owner of a 2017 Ram 1500 reached out and received lots of input.

It is the first question that everyone asks someone with a brand new vehicle. "How do you like it." 2019 Ram tells a truck forum what he likes about his 2019 Ram 1500 and what he doesn't.

With all the new communication and navigation systems built into modern vehicles, one 2018 Ram 1500 owner is frustrated that he can't turn the music or radio off in his truck. He reaches out to a popular truck forum for advice in how to best mute the blaring music.

The new owner of a 2018 Ram 2500 Diesel is concerned about the lag in his truck's acceleration.

The owner of a new 2017 Ram 1500 is wondering what he should do about faulty pin striping on his truck with only 5000 miles on it. He is concerned that removing the stripes could ruin the paint.

Styles change and it appears most truck owners now hide the big white lettering on their truck tires. The owner of a 2017 Ram 1500 asks why and gets more answers than many would expect.

Ram is the official vehicle for Churchill Downs and the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby. Ram is marking the event by debuting a 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition.

The owner of a 2015 Ram 1500 is frustrated by the repeated failure of his navigation unit.

It is a common problem with many vehicles nowadays. Many garage doors don't respond to the opener built in to the 2017 Ram 1500. What could be causing the problem what have drivers found is the best solution?

Most pickup owners are meticulous about their truck's appearance. One driver is seeking the easiest way to maximize the shine on his 2016 Ram 1500 truck's tires.

The 2019 Ram Rebel has a very aggressive exterior but some Ram enthusiasts say they don't like the interior on the new truck.

It is an age old question. Do you like the looks of mud flaps on a pickup truck? An owner of a 2018 Ram 1500 is asking what others think and they gave him several reasons to buy them.

One of the most requested mods these days is adding a cargo or bed camera to any pickup truck. Members of a popular truck forum answer questions about the ease of making the modification to a 2017 Ram 2500, but it can be easily transferred to the popular 2017 Ram 1500.

As drivers are getting ready for spring, one owners wants to make sure his truck stays great looking all season. Other owners provide tips for applying a clear bra to a 2015 Ram 1500 so it lasts for years.

Ram has released details on one of its most popular trucks, the 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman. The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman model was unveiled at the National Truck Equipment Association's “The Work Truck Show” in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ram emphasizes that this Ram is ready to hit the road for work.

FCA has announced the initial pricing for the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 in Quad Cab and Crew Cab form, with pricing for the smaller cab starting at $31,695 while trucks with the larger cab start at $34,495 – neither of which are much pricier than the outgoing models, even though the hybrid drivetrain is standard in many of these new Ram 1500 packages.