21 Facts About Dodge Ram

The current fifth-generation Dodge Ram debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in January of that year.

Dodge kept the previous generation's model designations: D or Ram indicate two-wheel drive while W or Power Ram indicate four-wheel drive.

Just like Ford, Dodge Ram used 150 to indicate a half-ton truck, 250 for a three-quarter-ton truck, and 350 for a one-ton truck.

Additionally, Dodge Ram introduced a new overdrive automatic transmission for reduced fuel consumption.

Partway through the 1991 model year, Dodge started using 350 frames in Ram 250 Cummins and Club Cab models.

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Dodge Ram offered the 2500 series in two different gross-vehicle-weight ratings for the first few years, but this was later dropped.

In 1998, Dodge Ram introduced the 4-door Quad Cab, which used smaller clamshell doors directly behind the main doors.

In late 1998, Dodge Ram introduced a revised front end for the 1999 model year Sport models with a restyled bumper, quad-beam clear-lens headlamps, and body-color grille.

Dodge Ram transmissions are labeled such that the first number indicates the number of gears, the second number is the capacity rating, and the last letter is either E for electronic or H for hydraulic.

Fourth generation Dodge Ram was introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Dodge Ram 1500 is assembled at Warren Truck Assembly in Warren, Michigan.

For 2013, the Dodge Ram is the first North American pickup truck to offer keyless ignition.

Dodge Ram installed the Center axle disconnect into the 3500 4x4 models.

Less expensive Bluetooth option for the Dodge Ram truck is a new U Connect 3.

Dodge Ram reported that the demonstration fleet had collectively accumulated 1.

Dodge Ram comes standard with four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, side curtain airbags, and an electronic stability program or ESP.

In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tests, the 2009 Dodge Ram received a Good overall score in the frontal crash test, and a Marginal score in the side impact test, as well as the roof strength test.

In 2022, Dodge Ram trucks were available in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Angola, Ghana Peru, Europe, and the Middle East.

Dodge Ram trucks are provided for the European market in cooperation with FCA by AEC Europe in Germany and the Swiss company AutoGlobal Trade.

Nissan had been planning to phase out Titan production in its Canton, Mississippi factory in 2010 with the new Nissan-only design for a cab, body and interior riding on the Dodge Ram chassis assembled in Chrysler's truck assembly lines in Saltillo, Mexico.

However, the deal to build Nissan Titan pickups off the full-sized Dodge Ram pickup starting in 2011 was delayed with the changes at Chrysler and Fiat.