Two problems related to automatic transmission gear indicator have been reported for the 2000 Jaguar S-type. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Jaguar S-type based on all problems reported for the 2000 S-type.
After parking car on an incline, parking would not release shifter. The vehicle had to be pushed forward to relieve pressure, but the shifter cable was damaged any way. Parking brake must be engaged to help relieve pressure. Since, faulty servo or hydraulic pump made 5th gear inoperable while driving on the interstate. This seems to be a recurring problem with this transmission. Also, two window regulators have been replaced and another just broke.
When attempting to engage vehicle into gear it would switch gears. Dealer states in order to switch gears consumer has to apply the hand brake.