Jaguar S-type 2002

• Recall 47850 [USA]: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
  Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
  ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
  this recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 56491 [USA]: This does not comply with the standard.
  Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake system." the brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of the reservoir body is not visible by direct view.
  owners will be sent letters which will include installation instructions and labels containing the required warning statement. If they prefer, owners may contact dealers to have them install the labels. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners may contact jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.
  jaguar recall no.R171.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall R/2004/003 [UK]: Auto gearbox may engage reverse when in forward drive.
  (a) in conditions of low oil pressure or a sticking valve in the gearbox with the vehicle stationary in drive the gearbox will without warning or indication select reverse. (b) with the vehicle moving forward in 1st 2nd or 3rd gear reverse may be selected without any manual input in the event of a loss of oil pressure in the transmission.
  reprogramme the gearbox gear selector module.

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• Recall R/2004/164 [UK]: Possibile unintentional application of parking brake
  The possibility exists that the electronic parking brake (epb) may apply unintentionally which can result in the vehicle decelerating and in extreme cases cause the rear wheels locking up.
  recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the electronic parking brake module on those vehicles equipped with the af level of module with one of a later level. Additionally add a link lead and wiper motor suppression module.

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• Recall 2004398 [Canada]: Label
  Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of cmvss 135. The brake fluid master cylinder reservoir is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment beneath a leaf screen, such that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on the top of the reservoir body is not visible by direct view. Correction: jaguar will mail letters to all registered owners which will include labels containing the required warning statement and installation instructions.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

I was slowing to stop in a line of traffic on a city street. As i slowed, the brake pedal felt soft, and the car revved up, attempting to accelerate. I then pushed heavily onto the brake pedal but had no ability to stop the car. The engine continued to rev. Luckily, i was slowing from a far enough distance that i was able to forcefully put the car into neutral and stop the car. However, the engine continued to rev even though both feet were off all pedals and the car was in neutral. I then tapped the brake pedal in an attempt to get the engine to stop revving, but it had no effect. Next, i tapped the gas pedal to attempt to get the engine to stop revving, with this, the engine did stop revving and returned to normal rpm's. Very scary and quite disturbing, especially since i have read over 30 complaints on websites regarding the same issue others have had with their jaguars. Why is nothing being done? How many people need to report this to have a case opened?

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar s-type. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned to the on position, it was difficult for the vehicle to shift out of the park position. After the vehicle was shifted into the drive position, there was a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was refueled, there was a strong odor of fuel. The failures recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel system, the lower ball joints, and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06e056000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage and vin were unavailable.

On july 14, 2010, my car starting driving sluggish, as if pulling heavy weight. The gear box fault light turned on. On 7-16-2010, i took my vehicle to the dealer and was told it would cost me $2,800 plus tax to change the gear box with a one year guarantee. My second option was to install a new transmission at a cost of over $5,000. Two months ago i spent $5,000 on a new electrical system and fuel injection. I don't know what to do since i am struggling as many financially. The dealer said there have not been any transmission problems with this model. Told him i doubted that, hence, my complaint. *tr

The vehicle that i have a complaint in regards to is a 2002 jaguar s-type. The vehicle was driving sluggish and the transmission was not shifting at normalcy. I then took the vehicle in to the jaguar dealership to be serviced and explained to them that a transmission fault light had been triggered. Upon their examination the dealership discovered the transmission needed to be replaced. I asked the dealership if they had many cars in with the same make and model as my vehicle with the same problem. The dealership stated that they did in fact have been seeing this issue with many of s-type jaguar vehicles. I then placed a call to a transmission re-builder to inform him of the issue and before i could explain my problem he was already familiar with the issue due to the many s-type jaguars transmission he had rebuilt with the same issue. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jaguar s-type. The vehicle idles, surges, and stalls when traveling from 0 to 55 mph. The failure occurs constantly and began in september of 2006. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred on august 3, 2007. The current mileage was 59,000 and failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr

Tl*- while driving the 2002 jaguar s type with 30000 failure and current mileage at 40 mph and accelerating up a hill the vehicle began to unexpectedly lose speed. The vehicle got to the top of the hill, then came down the hill, and it lost power. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The driver tried to restart the vehicle, but nothing happened. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer who stated that "the transmission needed to be replaced". The vehicle has not been repaired. *ak

Consumer complaint regarding dealers failure to properly diagnose and repair drive train failure in 2002 jaguar s type. *ts ***no answer required*** this problem seem to be more present during cool temperatures. From the first day of purchase the vehicle demonstrated unsatisfactory operation of the transmission, exhibiting rough transition from on gear to the next when the drive train was cool. The transmission was replaced which reduced the severity of the rough shift but it never shifted as smoothly as the consumer felt a luxury vehicle should. During the winter the consumer had difficulty getting the vehicle to start. Sometimes it took three attempts to start. Then five minutes later the vehicle would stall and the fail safe warning light illuminated on the dash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to locate the problem. The problem recurred and again the dealer was unable to find a problem. *nm

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jaguar s-type. While parked, the contact attempted to unlock the front driver's side door from the exterior of the vehicle with the key but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the door lock and the ignition lock would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired five times but the failure was never remedied. The approximate failure mileage was 80,165.

Dt: the contact specifically stated that while driving, the vehicle shifted into reverse. There was a loud bang and vibration. The contact moved the vehicle away from the highway and realized the vehicle was in reverse. He drove the vehicle to a nearby mechanic and asked him if the vehicle was safe to drive. The mechanic advised him to drive the vehicle home. The next day the vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic, and said that the dog in the back seat may have hit the gear shift and caused the change of gears. The contact did not feel that this actually happened. The mechanic stated that the transmission exploded and lost transmission fluid. A service dealer said that this could have happened because the vehicle ran over something in the road. The manufacturer has not been contacted yet, but was sending him an email as soon as he filed a complaint with nhtsa. *ak updated 12/27/05. *jb

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1383 [1] Ignition Coil - Cylinder 5 - Early Activation Fault
• P1388 [1] Variable Cam Timing Overretarded (Bank #1)
• P0741 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off