2000 Dodge RAM 1500 Vehicle speed control Problems

“While driving 75 MPH on the highway I took my foot off of the gas pedal, but the truck continued to speed up. I pumped the gas a couple of times but I failed to slow down. I applied the brakes, but each time I took my foot off of the brake I sped up again. I exited up an off ramp where I had to stand on the brake to keep form hitting the car infront of me at the light. I geared down(stick shift) but the engine continued to rev as if at 75 MPH still. I turned off the key then restarted the truck only to have the engine continue to rev. …”

“Linkage in steering column will remain in 2nd gear when I have put it in drive. It has been in mechanics twice. Twice into mechanics regarding antifreeze spilling inside the cab of truck. Repair was on water pump both times. Still having problems with both concerns. Resulting in health issues being at risk linkage while in motion on highway. Antifreeze spewing inside cab of truck on windshield, carpet and mats, also center of cab near 4 wheel gear shifter.occurs when stationary or when driving.”

“Vehicle starts to hesitate in the middle of a left turn almost shutting off does it cold or warmed up. Takes a long time to get into gear at a stop light or sign and also when it is in park and put into drive.”

“The contact owns a 2000 Dodge RAM 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated without assistance. The contact manually shifted into neutral and noticed a reduction in braking power. The engine revved and the vehicle rolled to a complete stop. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 49,000.”

“The van would jerk badly when put into drive and when sitting at a red light or stop sign it would begin to lurch forward requiring me to press hard on the brakes.after 8 days in the dealership and numerous calls from the service rep.saying that they keep finding more problems with the transmission.after I got it home I noticed that the invoice showed that one of the parts that had been replaced was the torque convertor and that it had been replaced with a remanufactured one.this van had only 3762 miles on it when the original transmission failed.how safe will it be for me to drive my small…”