I have a 2001 Ficht Ram. It's actually an almost a 2002 model (G suffix) as many parts are pointing to 2002 model year. One of the last OMC had produced.
I've done a lot of research before buying the boat with it second hand. Looked at the diagnostics report. Checked for any outstanding recalls, etc.
Ficht was the first fully computer-controller 2-stroke outboard. It was the new kid on the block and was closely watched by everyone. The amount and extent of failures was overblown. Guess what the PR departments for other major outboard engine manufacturers were doing? Fanning the flames, spreading FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt). Pick any other engine brand and I can find you reports of trouble, blowing up, etc, etc. The new computer tech had a rough start (pun intended) but it got better. It was the 1997-1999 150/175HP models that had majority of issues. But these were solved and if you see the RAM moniker you are pretty much safe. Some 200-250HP engines also had recalls but again were also fixed. No other engine is free of problems. The stories continue, even to this day, that these Ficht engines were blowing up left and right. And, thus, ficht (and ram) engines have very little market values.
At 325hr and at 13+yrs, mine fires right up as soon as I turn the key. Uses very little gas and oil. But I am comparing it to my old carburated 1980's Yami and Johnson pre-mix engines. Only codes I've encounter with it were low-battery voltage and water in the fuel after winter storage. Codes cleared right up once fuel filter was replaced and battery charged up.