Problems with 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 POWER TRAIN

I own a 2004 doge ram 3500 with an automatic transmission, i have found that on some occasions the transmission will not engauge in park even though it says it is in park. when this happens it will go back into reverse, usually when you have exited the truck and it starts going backwards.*ak

Placed vehicle in park. got out and walked 50 feet ahead of vehicle. turned and saw vehicle moving in reverse. ran to vehicle, which had crossed a road, put on emergency break and stopped. *ak

Consumer noticed that the vehicle shifted gears on it own. while the vehicle was parked it shifted into reverse. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. also, while applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to accelerate. after applying the accelerator pedal numerous times vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak the consumer parked the vehicle and was walking behind the vehicle and it started rolling backwards catching the consumer between the bumper and the car 8-10 feet behind it. the consumer was injured. *tc

When the vehicle was left idling in the park position, the transmission slipped into reverse and the vehicle rolled into a tree. *ak *sc *jb

Consumer was under the impression that the vehicle was in park . after leaving the vehicle running vehicle slipped into reverse and rolled backwards,colliding with a vehicle behind it. when the gear shifter was put in park consumer was unaware that the shifter needed to be hooked over and seated to the right. there were no injuries involved. police arrived, but,no one was cited. *ak

Employee stopped vehicle and put in park, got out of truck and went inside the tool room and when he came out, he saw the truck moving backwards. he ran to get in it and the truck continued to move and hit a pole. the damage was done to the back left quarter panel, bumper,and tail gate. needs all new parts for those and taillights. we still have all the old parts . notification code e17. we received a letter from daimler chrysler about a recall for this same problem. *nm

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into park but the gear stayed in reverse. the vehicle rolled off when the contact exited the vehicle, which was not the first instance of the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician hooked the horn up to a relay. the purpose was for the vehicle to honk and warn the contact when the vehicle was in reverse. the failure was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200. updated 04/06/11*lj updated 5/9/11 *cn the consumer stated the problem was shifting to park and not being able to get pass reverse. when shifting the gear shift it felt as though the gear was being placed in park. the consumer stated on several occasions, he thought he placed the gear shift in park, but suddenly discovered the vehicle started moving. the dealer installed an alarm to the horn to so the consumer would be warned. however, the alarm did not always work. updated 05/19/11

I bought this truck new and i believe code e17 is the transmission does not always go into park. it stays in reverse i have had close calls with this problem. it is a real concern. the dam signal horn to alert you is to slow to respond and fails when pulling into a parking spot. also i lost my serpentine belt which caused braking and steering dangerously difficult this was on a city street. it caused me to drive on the wrong side of the road for quite a distance. both of these issues i have complained shortly after buying new. dealer denied problems until recalls

Dodge ram 3500 with cummins diesel. i got out of the truck on an absolutely flat parking lot, believing it to be in park. walked 30-40 feet and then vehicle began moving in reverse gear at idle and hit a car. dodge personnel have told me that due to the high torque, it is physically impossible to exit the vehicle. as soon as the foot is removed from the break, if it is in gear it will move at a pace faster than a person can exit.

The vehicle slipped out of the park gear and had gone into reverse, causing the vehicle to crash into a building. the manufacturer was contacted by the consumer. *ak see also 10111596. *dsy *sc *jb