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2003 Jaguar S-Type R — 4.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 S-Type R 4.2L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 4.2LTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2003 Jaguar S-Type R 4.2L is a passenger car powered by a 4.2-liter engine and paired with an automatic six-speed transmission, carrying EPA fuel-economy ratings of 15/22/17 mpg city/highway/combined. That mechanical layout defines the variant for this model year and gives researchers a concrete baseline for its running costs and drivetrain character. In reliability terms, the 2003 S-Type R registers 104 owner complaints, with Vehicle Speed Control standing out as the top complaint area and four recalls on record. That combination of complaint volume and recall activity makes this model year a significant data point in the S-Type R's reliability history.

Model year2004 2003

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy15/22/17 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 · 750 CCA battery, OE oil filter C2C41611. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 · 750 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-55ZR16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	C2C41611 alt C2D56297
Engine air filter	AJ82766
Fuel filter	C2Z7738
Spark plug	C2A1535 alt C2S46895
Battery	C2D61169
Front wiper blades	XR858027 discontinued
Serpentine belt	C2C37063 alt C2C26235
Thermostat	AJ811788 alt AJ82697
Cabin air filter	XR849205

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-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	3781 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	98 cu ft
Cargo volume	12 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

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

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	278 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	14.8 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	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.64 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	7.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	750 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14.5 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190-198 °F
Injector Primary Resistance	12-16 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
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.078 in
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

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

8 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

8 ft. lbs

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

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	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.

Owner complaints about the 2003 Jaguar S-Type R top in one area — the vehicle speed control, 13 of 104 reports (12%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 4 recall campaigns target the vehicle speed control, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 15 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the vehicle speed control pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

104

Owner complaints

15 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 104 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control13

Air Bags7

Parking Brake7

Power Train6

Service Brakes6

Electrical System5

Visibility4

Exterior Lighting4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

04V024000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 08/01/2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE FORWARD DRIVE GEAR SELECTED AND THE VEHICLE STATIONARY OR IN A FORWARD MOTION, THE GEARBOX COULD POTENTIALLY SELECT REVERSE GEAR, WITHOUT… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT JAGUAR AT 1-201-818-8500.

04V484000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 14/10/2004

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 95 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme	2021-04-14	Electrical System	Attachment.
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

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

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

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 C2C41611 Engine air filter AJ82766 Fuel filter C2Z7738 Spark plug C2A1535

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 2003 S-Type R have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4.2L get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 17 combined mpg.