Fleece Performance 14-19 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel PowerFlo Lift Pump

The 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 in the 2014-2019 Ram 1500 is sensitive to fuel supply. A long crank, a stall after a fill-up, a low rail pressure code or a truck that drops power on the highway with a trailer behind it often traces back to the in-tank lift pump. The Fleece Performance PowerFlo FPE-PF-RAM-ECO-1419 is a drop-in replacement for the factory pump module, built with two gerotor pump sections instead of one.

What the lift pump does in a Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

The engine-driven high pressure pump on the EcoDiesel builds rail pressure for the injectors, and it depends on the in-tank pump to feed it a steady supply through the filter. That high pressure pump is cooled and lubricated by the diesel passing through it, so running it short on supply is hard on it. The PowerFlo runs at a much higher supply pressure than the Cummins and Duramax versions; Fleece lists 68-70 psi at idle for this unit. An active fill bucket keeps the pickup submerged as the tank empties, which removes the familiar quarter-tank stumble without a sump or draw straw.

Symptoms of a weak EcoDiesel lift pump

• Long crank or no start, especially after the truck sits
• Low fuel rail pressure code P0087, or the engine light coming on under load
• Loss of power or a stall when climbing or towing, then normal driving once it cools down
• Problems that get worse as the tank runs low
• A pump that is noisy at key on or does not run at all

How to confirm before you buy

Rule out the cheap things first: install a new fuel filter and check the harness connector at the top of the tank for corrosion. Then read supply pressure and compare it with the 68-70 psi idle spec, and log desired versus actual rail pressure while driving. If supply stays low with a fresh filter and good power and ground at the connector, the pump is the fault. If the truck goes into limp mode with no fuel codes, the 8-speed automatic may be the issue; our Ram 1500 8-speed common problems guide walks through the transmission side.

Fitment

This pump fits 2014-2019 Ram 1500 pickups with the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6. Fleece cross-references it to factory part numbers 68161407AE, 68161407AB and 68217575AE. Before you order:

• Check that the truck is a diesel. Gas Ram 1500 trucks use a different pump and tank.
• This listing does not cover the 2020 and newer EcoDiesel or the Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel.
• Compare the number on your old module to the factory numbers above, or send us your year and VIN and we will confirm fitment.

Parts for the 8-speed behind this engine are on our 8HP transmission parts page.

Install notes

• Fleece estimates about three hours. Tools are a 7mm and 16mm socket, a flathead screwdriver, and a hammer with a punch or chisel for the locking ring.
• Run the fuel level down before you start. Disconnect the battery, the filler and vent hoses, the fuel line at the front of the tank and the line at the filter on the rear passenger side, then support the tank on a jack and remove the two strap bolts.
• Lower the tank five to six inches to unplug the pump connector, then take it down and clean the top before pulling the module. The locking ring turns counterclockwise to remove and clockwise to install.
• The kit includes the PowerFlo with its fuel level sender, a new tank O-ring, the float arm and an adapter harness. Clip the float arm on gently and do not twist the module once it is seated, or the gauge can read wrong.
• No cutting or splicing is needed, and factory diagnostics stay active. The outlet and return accept a -8 O-ring fitting (3/4-16 thread) if you later run custom lines.
• To prime, turn the key on for five to six seconds and off again two or three times, then start the engine and check for leaks. Fleece validates PowerFlo pumps up to B20.

If the tank is already down, it is a good time to service the transmission as well. The 8HP70 pan, filter and fluid kit or an 8HP70 deep aluminum pan for the Ram 1500 pair well with a towing setup. Read our 8HP towing upgrades before you hook up a heavy trailer.

What factory part numbers does this replace?

Fleece cross-references FPE-PF-RAM-ECO-1419 to 68161407AE, 68161407AB and 68217575AE, the factory pump modules for the 2014-2019 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel.

What fuel pressure should it make?

Fleece lists 68-70 psi at idle for this pump. That is much higher than the PowerFlo units for Cummins trucks, so do not compare it to a 2500 spec.

Does it fit a 2020 or newer EcoDiesel?

No. This listing covers the 2014-2019 Ram 1500 3.0L EcoDiesel only.

Is the fuel level sender included?

Yes. The PowerFlo has an integral fuel level sender, and the kit includes the float arm, a tank O-ring and an adapter harness.

Do I have to modify any fuel lines or wiring?

No. Fleece states the kit needs no cutting, splicing or modification of the fuel lines, harness or tank, and it keeps factory diagnostics working.

How do I prime it after the install?

Reconnect the battery, turn the key on for five to six seconds, then off. Repeat two or three times, start the engine and check every fitting for leaks.

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