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2000 Jaguar S-Type — 4.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 S-Type 4.0L.

Engine 4.0LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2000 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L combines a 4.0-liter engine with a five-speed automatic transmission and returns EPA estimates of 16 mpg city, 24 highway, and 19 combined. Within the model’s 1999–2008 run, this year stands as the most problematic, accumulating 146 owner complaints—the highest of any S-Type—with the power train flagged as the top trouble area and three recalls issued. That record sharply contrasts with the mere two complaints for the 1999 debut, marking the 2000 S-Type as a notably unreliable vintage for researchers to note.

Model year2002 2001 2000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2D56297. Note the factory cabin air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 680 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size225-55HR16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7, 7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	C2D56297 alt EAZ1354
Engine air filter	XR88237
Fuel filter	C2Z7738
Spark plug	C2S46895 alt C2A1535
Battery	C2D61169
Front wiper blades	XR812132
Serpentine belt	XR830447 alt AJ84136
Thermostat	XR85174 alt AJ86484
Cabin air filter	XR838396 discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	191.3 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	114.6 in
Curb weight	3651 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	99 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2000 4.0 Sedan

281 hpHorsepower (as tested)

286 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2000	4.0 Sedan 4.0L V8	7.00 sec	15.30 sec	281 hp	RWD
2001	4.0 Sedan 4.0L V8	6.30 sec	15.20 sec	281 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 Pints
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15-16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	13 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Rear Wheel Hub

221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug Gap	0.035-0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.45 lbs
Oil Type	PAG
Oil Capacity	3.00-5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	680 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance	12-18 ohms
Intake Valve Lash	0.0008 in
Exhaust Valve Lash	0.0014 in

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs / 76 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	156 ft-lbs
Other	SPORT SUSPENSION
Brake Application	WITH BREMBO BRAKES / WITH STANDARD BRAKES
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.28 in / 0.6 in / 1.2 in / 0.8 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.28 in / 0.6 in / 1.2 in / 0.8 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order	360 degrees
4	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees
6	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Coat bolts with engine oil. Do not reuse bolts more than twice. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure. · M8 Bolts

1	17.0-20.0 ft. lbs.; M10 Bolts	17–20 ft. lbs
1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	25.9 ft. lbs.	25.9 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 mi	Underbody (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 70,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Jaguar S-Type recorded 146 complaints and 157 TSBs—both the highest figures in the entire 1999–2008 generation—representing a staggering jump from just 2 complaints and 35 TSBs in 1999. This spike precedes a sharp decline in 2001 (80 complaints) and a further drop in 2002 (35 complaints), suggesting the 2000 model year was the initial focal point of a wave of defect reports that gradually subsided. The top complaint areas were powertrain (37), engine/engine cooling (17), visibility (17), and suspension (11), with 8 crash-related complaints and 1 fire complaint on record. The 3 recalls issued for 2000 exceeded the 1 in 1999, indicating that multiple safety-related campaigns were launched during this high-complaint period. By 2003, complaints rose again to 104 with 4 recalls, but the 2000 model year remains the generation's peak for both consumer complaints and technical service bulletins. The data does not specify a root cause for the 2000 spike, though the concentration in powertrain and engine systems aligns with the complaint categories. The concrete takeaway: the 2000 model year carries the highest defect burden in the S-Type generation, making it the riskiest model year to purchase in this range, particularly if powertrain reliability is a concern.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

157

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

146

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’99’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 146 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train37

Engine & Engine Cooling17

Visibility17

Suspension11

Air Bags11

Electrical System10

Vehicle Speed Control5

Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V359002Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball JointReported 06/11/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE TWO BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS. VEHICLES WITH LOOSE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS WILL EITHER HAVE THE FASTENERS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION, OR…

00V228004Seat BeltsReported 25/08/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CHANGE, IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 157 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Electrical System	A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Equipment	SIM card activation issues
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Equipment	InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
SFCC_09AUG18_REV	2018-08-20	Electrical System	18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
SFCC_08MAR18	2018-03-08	Equipment	Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Engine oil filter C2D56297 Engine air filter XR88237 Fuel filter C2Z7738 Spark plug C2S46895

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2000 S-Type have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4.0L get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.