The service and repair manual for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 — 5.9L V8 and 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.9L V8 — OHV 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Runner Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Lujo Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Other 1996 Ram 1500 variants | Ram 1500 Van → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 407 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Ram 1500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 94
- General Information 1,438
- Accessories & Equipment 192
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 136
- Body & Frame 40
- Maintenance 100
- Brakes 612
- Restraints 81
- Drivelines & Axles 130
- Steering 123
- Electrical 183
- Suspension 90
- Engine Mechanical 142
- Transmission 420
- Engine Performance 1,346
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 175
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Ram 1500
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 06E024000A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a c.
Owners have filed 407 complaints and Dodge has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Ram 1500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Ram 1500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Ram 1500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 5.9L V8 and 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 across the Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Runner Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Lujo Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1996 Ram 1500 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1996 Ram 1500, covering engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1996 Ram 1500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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