2000 Jaguar Type S Transmission Problems

The 2000 S-Type (and Lincoln LS) used a 5-speed Ford automatic transmission
that was considered very unrefined for that class of vehicle. (Frankly, it
was considered a P.O.S.) It had a number of reliability problems common to
Ford transmissions, prematurely worn bands & clutches, etc.

The car originally came with a 4 yr / 50k warranty, so you have a good case.
(The time factor does not apply to the cause of failure.) However, since
it's out of warranty Jaguar will only assist if you are the first owner of
the car and can prove you've done all the required maintenance services
(hopefully at a franchised dealer), not abused the vehicle, etc. If you had
the trans repair or replacement done by an independent shop your chances of
getting Jaguar to pick up the tab are nil.


"qualityfreak" <UseLinkToEmail.RemoveThis@AutoForumz.com> wrote in message
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 > At 39 K miles my transmission went out at a replacement cost of $5K.
 > Question: Does anyone have info on problems with earlier Jag Type S
 > transmissions? Right Now I'm fighting with Jaguar for warranty. The
 > car is over 4 years but only has $39K miles but I think that this may
 > not be a isolated case and I'm ready to fight.
 >
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