Jaguar F Type Issues As I Found Out 

Thanks for the enthralling video, Mark. I salute your dedication to making such informative videos each and every week. A 30 minute video takes at least 6 to 12 hours in planning, shooting and then editing. So appreciated.

Appreciate your insight, Mark, as I’m saving for one now!

Hi Mark. Great video, as usual! Some similar "issues" on my 3.0 V6 S AWD F-TYPE. Sometimes, the automatic gearbox locks up when I engage reverse gear... But always a great car!!! I do love "her"!!! Now we need a video that talks about the positives of the Jag! ... with a complete road test ... 😇😇😇 Have a nice day Mark and thank you!

Great video as always Mark! I hope you get your windshield replaced soon. I don't blame you for holding back, $4K to replace it is ridiculous. I will have to check under my car to see if I have rust! Keep up the great work as always!

Very useful video. Your car looks stunning.

Good video Mark. I'm from E-Town as well and have a 2018 F-Type R. Have had the Porsches from 911TT's to air cooled and so forth but just love this Jag beast. working on some custom things while its hibernating but appreciate your straightforward vidoes.

You are so going to make it to 1mil easy just keep going I also have a F Type R Looking to put a new pully on it

Brilliant video, I’ve a 5.0S convertible and have had numerous roof issues. When the car is left outside in wet weather, you open the roof on a nice day but it never goes back up. It appears water gets into the roof base area and steams up the electrics. I’ve had to leave the car with the roof down numerous times now in a a garage until it dries out. Dealers haven’t a clue how to fix this either! I love the car but that bloody roof! Also the drivers door handle has stopped popping out on opening the car!

Good honest review thanks

Thanks Mark, a very useful video given I am thinking of buying a used version of this car. I 've had two Jags, EX and XF and liked both of them, but the XE in particular was afflicted by QA issues and so it would seem the F type is too. I currently own a Lexus and how I wish Jaguar could employ their QA manager.

Man I love this car, so beautiful.

Mark, thanks for the tip on closing the hood. You can disable the auto stop/start completely by disconnecting a single wire under the trunk panels - about a 5 minute job, and it can be reconnected any time. I found it on a jag forum. I hate that “feature” and could never remember to turn it off every time I started the car. I wish I could find a way to permanently disable it on my wife’s new car.

Thanks Mark!

In Florida, we don't pay anything for a windshield, no deductible, it's the law enacted by the government. We don't pay the highest premium on car insurance for no reason. I guess it makes sense, people driving around with broken windshields are dangerous. Add that to the retired people on sixteen drugs driving around, it's definitely a good choice by the government.

Beautiful car!

Excellent video Mark! Looking to purchase a 2018 jag f-type r myself so these videos are so helpful. Wondering if you will be making a video specifically about the firmware/software upgrade for the computer that makes you lose that great noise. Would love to know what specific edition that is.

What are your thoughts on Aston Martin models? I feel like Jaguar and Aston Martin make the must beautiful cars. Love the channel and keep up the great work!

Found two Toyo 315/30 R888Rs. Best upgrade EVER for a tuned RWD F-Type. These things stick like glue and launch the car forward even while laying down rubber in a cloud of smoke. Fabulous tires, 3x better than Cup 2s.

Biggest issue I have Mark is I don't drive it enough. The exhaust water drop problem I found is actually there on purpose with a small hole in either side of the rear silencer joints enabling excess water condensate to drain.

Unbelievable how you don't make me dizzy with your own handheld camera! Usually I just move on with all the crazy panning and vomit video's. Yours are actually really good! Didn't get dizzy once. That car has 30,000 plus miles in the US, it's brand new.

While I think this car is one of the best looking on the road I'm not sure I could live with the windshield, brake pedal and windshield issues. Glad to hear the transmission and engine seem solid.

I think I read something on the forums about doing a reset on the windows to avoid leaks.

I understand that when upgrading the firmware Jaguar says the battery should be powered by a high current mains powered supply, which is specifically designed for the Jaguar range. This prevent the battery voltage from falling below a certain level while programming the ECU’s. This dip in voltage can corrupt the ECU’s

I have a 2018 F type AWD 380. 12900 miles and noticed on cold mornings upon start up a loud ticking and a slight occasional whoop noise. Turns out it’s the supercharger pulley tensioner. Thankfully I had an extended warranty ,expires in 2 months, and they’re covering the repair. At over £160 an hour for labour, I’m lucky. Oh and I have the auto shut off issue as well.

since buying my jag f type, ive been a very happy boy, !i contribute to the police force without trying ive been done in nz a few times .once engageing launch control accelerating in a straight line $650.00 and DURINGcovid not another human on planet , so our police force must have a crystal ball in each car ! no evidence , the ticket read LIABLE TO BE A NUISANCE [IN THE FUTURE ] ! the traffic officer said he would tow vehicle away unless iagree to payiing the fine when i recieve it. he also asked me if i thought i was jeramy clarkson ! he had high blood pressure so i told him everything is fine. im a ex rover jaguar mechanic i have never in my life seen so much wiring and electonics . so likke everyone owning a f type you must buy the OBD11 diagnostic reader iCarsoft LR V3.0 ,YOU WILL SAVE A FORTUNE change diff oil every 24000 it clogs up diff kkks don

Great video some issues are uk issues coz of cold wet weather usa hot

Bingo! Mine went into two dealerships for "software updates." The first dealership had the car for 10 days and couldn't update it. Second dealership had the car for a few days. @23:00 Yup, mine wouldn't start yesterday due to lack of use. Had to jump her. Nice bit about how to close the hood! ...anyhow, nothing on the road looks as good as the F. Love mine too. Cheers.

The other point I forgot Mark. You were worried about the rubber door window seals. My 2004 XKR convertible has similar seals. As I said the hood doesn’t leak a drop. And the seals ? They are as good as the day they were new. No perishing. No rips or holes at 110,000 km in 18 years. So you can lay off the seals. There is nothing wrong with them at least in the temperate climate we have in NZ

As far as the steel underneath goes,I suggest taking it to get rustproofing in any steel cavities and underseal the under body of the car. This isn't too expensive and will slow rust problems dramatically, get it checked by the rustproofing company once a year and also you should get a long term warranty included. Doesn't your insurance cover glass replacement? If not, change insurance company/cover to one that does. Also the plastic at the back that isn't fitted tightly, have you thought about putting self tapping screws in from behind to pull it up tight and keep him position? I also would pay extra on every second service and demand the differential fluid/oil be changed for peace of mind ( the extra cost for it would be worth it).

As regards to steel crossmembers, It’s ironic that the owners of Jaguar are steel manufacturers! Great videos. I am still hoping to get v8R AWD. But because car prices are rising, I may have to go for a v6s 380ps (fully loaded, of course)

The problem with using warranty for cosmetic issues is that your car is in the shop while they wait for parts and the supply chain is a disaster. I would make notes of all the little cosmetic defects and before the original warranty runs out, schedule service to address all such issues at once. Wondering if you have the heating coils inside the laminated windshield. That windshield is not cheap to say the least.

I just love this car. They say "You are what you drive" well the F Type Screams my name.😂🙂👍

I'm always leaving the wipers on auto but when it freezes the wipers activate and rip the rubbers - DANG !! Don't even ask about the Auxiliary Radiator !!!

What years or mileage would you say need a extended used car warranty?

Mark, in the “cold start” shot I could see a pad on the ground under the back end of the car. Is something leaking?

Hey, I have a 2016 f-type v6 s and I have had an issue with my o2 sensor. I replaced the sensor but I still get the fault code! Its been a headache for months now. otherwise a great car, I've had it since 8k miles now its at 15k miles.

Hey Mark! Each day I watch a new vid and I’m a step closer to pulling the trigger on this beautiful car. Can I ask what the cost of the 3M wrapping is? I want to know what I’m budgeting for on top of a stage 1 for it. Thanks!

Supercharger Snorkel? Do you mean the Isolator, or coupler drive ?? Making a rattling noise. Requiring the SC snout to be removed? C2D60916

2017 F-Type R 30k miles. I have a click when giving gas at slow speed. Can only hear it when driving I parking garage. Seems to be coming from directly under car. Also, there seems to be lag when giving gas when driving slow in parking garage. On the road at higher speeds I don’t notice anything like this, no lag, no noise? You mentioned service differential, but not how often? Could this be the issue?

These front windshields are fragile indeed. I have had mine replaced recently. It was €1250,- to replace with an OEM Jaguar heated windshield, including instalation. Why so expensive in Canada/US?

Is the in-cabin sound synthesised on these?

I’ve owned 3 new FTypes roadsters since they were launched, the first was a 3 ltr S and the last two have been SVRs. I also run an XFR and current Range Rover, all of these have common components. I can honestly say that 95% of the issues you have identified, I’ve never seen or heard of. Never needed to replace a windscreen, and from what I could see from yours, it looked like one crack migrated into the others. Once a screen is cracked, you have lost its integrity. Can’t understand why your screen cost is so high, current price in the U.K. is c. £650 fitted, or around $1100 CD. Never had any issues with either the V6 or V8, injectors, leaking, lose rattling super chargers etc and I drive my cars hard. Can’t understand why a SIM card would cause you infotainment issues as it’s there for live traffic information, although it can be used to download Nav firmware, however, this can be downloaded by other means. Nav map updates are downloadable from JLR and uploaded via a USB stick. Any SIM card can be used as long as it has a data allowance, so you can use the one from your cell phone. There is nothing special about the sim, any dealer that tells you that is pulling the wool. The sticky windows is a common problem with many cars that have drop windows when opening. A light smear of silicone grease or Vaseline will help, or simply use warm water/ de icing spray before you attempt to open the door. I notice you model appears to be a pre Sep 18 model, has a much better sound than the later models, and the current 2021 models are even less exciting. No issues with rear callipers, perhaps because I have carbon ceramics? If I remember correctly, the stop start doesn’t work in Dynamic mode, which is where I drive mine all the time. This is my last F Type, firstly, they don’t make the SVR anymore and I’ve had three so it’s time for change… very little lives up to the F for the money and it still puts a big beaming smile whenever I press the button.

just bought a jaguar f type r 2016

Completely wrong about leaking soft tops. My XKR has done 110000km some nice 2004 and never leaked a drop

Just couldn’t buy one so many issues

Hello, whay colour it is? Thanks

"they are hard to find"? There isn't as many out there as mustangs but they certainly aren't "hard to find"

No problems with mine

You won't remember "British Leyland" will you Mark? Well If it's of any interest to you it sounds to me that there is no difference between British Leyland and Tata Motors both owning Jaguar...they put in the Money and Jaguar are supposed to produce the product aided and abetted by the dealers but this is the same problem being passed between the overhaul owners not trying to better their customer relations. Jaguar's need nurturing in much the same way as their owners do but allowing the dealers to dabble, to do a quick fix is plain wrong, shame on them! And here's me think well at least you don't have to work with British Leyland...how wrong I am!

Sounds like this is your first super car. Know this in 20 years if you keep it, it will still be better looking and worth more that any car made of the same class same year for the same money.

You should sell this beautiful car and buy a high mileage 94 Celica with ice cold A/C. According to Scotty Kilmer and his Toyota/Lexus worshipping minions they are trouble-free for their first million miles. They only need a occasional oil change and windshield washer top up.

You must be great fun at a party…. zzzzzz. Best sell the car if that’s bad.