2002 Jaguar X-Type Engine cooling Problems

“October 2,2005 on the northern state pkwy, 15 mins into my trip, the engine temp gauge light turned red and the indicator needle jumped past the red (overheat) zone. As I decelerated off the pkwy onto the exit ramp the engine started to smoke profusely and the car rolled to a stop, while the engine completely burned out. …”

“I treated myself to this vehicle after suffering from brain cancer for 5 years but after the experience I have had with my 2002 x type I'm not sure if it was a treat or a mistake. I have had many problems such as engine coolant sensor, o2 sensor, intake manifold, gear shift ( manual) is rough, drivers side door sticks and wont open ( embarrassing ) at first I felt like a queen in my car but now its more humiliating than anything. I broke down on the hgwy, got made fun of for my expensive vehicle being on the side of the road, the check engine light is always on. …”

“Our car simply stopped on my wife while she was driving it. It slowed down until it halted to a complete stop while she was driving on a major interstate. We had the car towed to a repair shop only to learn that the engine has a hole in it. The repairman stated that he was surprised at the hole in the engine because the oil was full and that nothing leading to the engine was busted. There is no leakage anywhere. We do not have any oil spots in our garage from where the car was leaking oil. We contacted the dealership in montgomery, alabama where we purchased the car. …”

“While sitting in traffic, the vehicle all of a sudden caught on fire. There was no warning, smoke started to come from the hood. (heaviest on the right side of the hood) the engine block was totally destroyed. The hot spot appeared close to the windshield. When the fire started, it smelled like electrical wiring. The dealer couldn't find the problem.”

“This car has been a disappointment since day one. I bought this off lease from bournival lincoln/mercury in july 2005. Since then...first was the constant condensation of the windows...something about heater core and seals needed to be replaced. Then the check engine light kept coming on, drive 115 miles to the jag dealer and be told nothing is wrong on multiple occasions. The sun room failed and had to be replaced. When this happened the passenger front seat belt would no longer pull out-completely inoperable. Next cam the chugging, chugging,go syndrome. …”