From what I've read, the S-type actually shares the frame of the now defunct Ford Thunderbird/Lincoln LS, not the Ford Taurus, the motor is built in Britain and from talking to other owners, they are a real pain to maintain, horrible reliability issues, but they like to consider it the charm of the vehicle.
Correct, floorpan is shared with Lincoln but all else is jaguar specific. The V6 shares the block and crank with the Ford V6 used in europe but again everything else is jaguar specific. I've owned one two years and it's been fine. the only time it's failed to start was when I ran the battery flat.
you must be a lucky owner, because I am interested in buying one, but reading about the many expensive reliability issues gives me doubts to even purchase a jag,
hmm...im not sure about other models, that stype was bought new in 2003, and sold last year w/ 60k miles, and no probs whatsoever. they are expensive to service, but aslong as theyre looked after i cant see why there should be and trouble
the blok come frome the for mustang cobra / gt .. & thr brakes come from the t-berd & the frame from a ford taurus... sory for the spelling... i know this cuz i love my jag i got an 04 s-type v8 4.2
nice looking jaguar, mine is nice 2 :p
daniePM 2 years ago
I agree... Jags are elegant and dont cause any problems...
its just the haters scratching it...bitches
segsdgsdf 3 years ago 2
yea.. but there is a problem with mine. It wont shift to reverse or drive, the shifter feels loose. does anyone know whats wrong with it??
sanskimost911 3 years ago
Jags had a bad rep in early ninety's. 15 years ago...just about all makes from around the world have had an issue..
I love my 04 XJ8, 63k miles and no issues-just pure enjoyment. Wouldnt think twice about buying again.Services are cheaper than my porsche-
911996 4 years ago
From what I've read, the S-type actually shares the frame of the now defunct Ford Thunderbird/Lincoln LS, not the Ford Taurus, the motor is built in Britain and from talking to other owners, they are a real pain to maintain, horrible reliability issues, but they like to consider it the charm of the vehicle.
GRBS22 4 years ago
Correct, floorpan is shared with Lincoln but all else is jaguar specific. The V6 shares the block and crank with the Ford V6 used in europe but again everything else is jaguar specific. I've owned one two years and it's been fine. the only time it's failed to start was when I ran the battery flat.
jagdriver 4 years ago
well in 3 years that jag never broke down, never burnt a drop of oil, never overheated or anything...it was perfect!
robicool 4 years ago
which size of engine u got?
kamil511 4 years ago
3 liter, which is about 180ci i think
robicool 4 years ago
you must be a lucky owner, because I am interested in buying one, but reading about the many expensive reliability issues gives me doubts to even purchase a jag,
albrtkim 4 years ago
hmm...im not sure about other models, that stype was bought new in 2003, and sold last year w/ 60k miles, and no probs whatsoever. they are expensive to service, but aslong as theyre looked after i cant see why there should be and trouble
robicool 4 years ago
the blok come frome the for mustang cobra / gt .. & thr brakes come from the t-berd & the frame from a ford taurus... sory for the spelling... i know this cuz i love my jag i got an 04 s-type v8 4.2
barcode170 4 years ago
yepp.... we all learn somthing new on youtube everyminute in it ;]
daplayaunevanew 4 years ago
its not a ford V^ its only the ford BLOK! thats IT!3
Spac8 5 years ago
really? i didnt know that, i thought it was a ford engine specifically for jag cars...ah well, i stand corrected lol
robicool 5 years ago