DIY Servicing: Jaguar XF 2.2D

Rob Hawkins finds out how Elite & Performance Jags services Jaguar’s midrange executive model.

Jaguar’s mid-range executive XF first appeared in 2008. We’ve yet to see their secondhand values plummet as fast as many X- and S-TYPES, but it probably won’t be long before they fall below the £5000 mark, which usually means owners will be looking to maintain their cars themselves.

The 2.2-litre diesel XF is a reliable and economical Jaguar to own, unlike the larger 2.7- and 3.0-litre diesel models that have been blighted with engine failure. However, many of the common problems associated with Jaguars can be found on the XF. The front bush on the front wishbone arms (known as banana arms) wears, but can be renewed. Other suspension bushes are known to wear, though new bushes and complete assemblies are available through many independent spares specialists.

Elite & Performance Jags have found that the wiring loom routed into the boot can become damaged and worn, resulting in problems and failure of the rear camera, boot lights, numberplate lights and boot release. They are also fixing a lot of Egr/cooler-related issues at present.

Surface corrosion is seemingly an embarrassing problem on some XFS. We inspected a 2010 model back in 2014 and were horrified to find the suspension arms, rear subframe and one of the underbody brace bars were all looking very rusty. At that time, it was difficult to tell whether the corrosion would lead to structural problems, but holes in parts ranging from the shock absorbers to subframes has long been a problem associated with Jaguars.

The following pages follow Elite & Performance Jags servicing a couple of 2.2-litre diesel engine XFS.