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2001 Jaguar S-Type — 4.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 S-Type 4.0L.

Engine 4.0LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2001 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L is defined mechanically by its 4.0-liter engine and five-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy of 15 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined. Eighty owner complaints are logged against the model year, with suspension standing as the most frequently cited problem area alongside three separate recalls. Set against the S-Type's 1999-2008 complaint history, the 2001 sits between the nearly pristine launch year of 1999—just 2 complaints—and the trouble-plagued 2000, which peaked at 146, making it a mid-pack entry in a notably uneven reliability arc.

Model year2002 2001 2000

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy15/22/18 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 EAZ1354. Note the factory cabin air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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	EAZ1354 alt C2D56297
Engine air filter	XR88237
Fuel filter	C2Z7738
Spark plug	C2A1535 alt C2S46895
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	192.1 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	114.6 in
Curb weight	3816 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 18 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.

6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2001 4.0 Sedan

281 hpHorsepower (as tested)

287 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

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

In 2001 the S‑Type logged 80 consumer complaints, a sharp drop from the 146 complaints recorded in 2000 but still well above the low‑complaint years of 1999 (2) and 2002 (35). Recall activity remained steady at three recalls, matching the 2000 level and exceeding the single‑recall years of 1999 and 2007, while Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) fell to 62 after a peak of 157 in 2000. The primary complaint categories were Suspension (31 reports), Power Train (9), Engine & Engine Cooling (5) and Visibility (4), indicating that chassis and drivetrain issues dominated that model year. Crash‑related complaints numbered seven and fire‑related complaints were only one, suggesting no major safety spikes for 2001. Compared with the surrounding years, 2001 sits in the middle of a volatile complaint/recall arc, offering fewer problems than the 2000 surge but more than the quieter 2002–2007 period; therefore, it is a moderately riskier year to buy than the later, lower‑complaint models.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

7 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 80 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension31

Power Train9

Engine & Engine Cooling5

Visibility4

Air Bags3

Steering2

Steering,Suspension2

Electrical System2

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 62 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

VIN tools

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Build data

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

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 EAZ1354 Engine air filter XR88237 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 2001 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 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.