2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Van Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Van handles three trims, Base, SE and SLT, and a choice of three overhead-valve gasoline engines: the 239-cubic-inch 3.9L V6, the 318-cubic-inch 5.2L V8 and the 360-cubic-inch 5.9L V8, all naturally aspirated. The body could be a standard or extended cargo van, the extended one with three or six doors, or a standard passenger van with three or four doors. Procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics run across the engine, drivetrain, chassis and electrical system.

Engines covered

• 3.9L V6 (239 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.2L V8 (318 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.9L V8 (360 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 3-door extended cargo van
• 6-door extended cargo van
• 3-door standard cargo van
• 4-door standard passenger van
• 3-door standard passenger van

Trims covered

• Base
• SE
• SLT

Known issues on the 2001 Ram 1500 Van. The record shows 2 owner complaints for this year, 1 about steering and 1 about visibility. Both touch systems the manual addresses directly. Steering work is backed by procedures, specifications and torque values, while visibility concerns lead to the body and electrical system, where wiring diagrams and diagnostics apply. The engine, transmission, brakes and suspension are covered with procedures and specifications too.