Given the discontinuation of the F, and the fear and loathing about JLR's continued viability, I want to ask what parts are likely to be hard to find 10 years from now? I tend to keep cars I love a long time. I'm thinking about things that are F specific, or Jag specific, that the aftermarket may not want to offer replacements for due to low volume or whatever.

I'm guessing that most of this will be electronic modules and such. ECU, Telematics, and ??

What else would you add to your kit? Thanks.

 

Before contemplating the sky falling, we have to remember that the engines in the F-Type have all been used (differently tuned perhaps) in the whole range of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles for more than a decade. The likelihood of a shortage of parts from both JLR and aftermarket sources is low. But in addition, the Jaguar classic following is enormous, meaning that specialist suppliers already exist. They will certainly be suppling F-Type owners just as they supply the needs of E-Type owners.

I understand both your concern and your desire to stockpile possibly needed parts; I have owned a lot of Jaguars and I have kept spare parts for all of them; I cannot remember having to delve into that supply for anything!

 

I still find parts for my '67. Sometimes new, sometimes re-manufactured, sometimes from salvage. I suppose it would be a challenge if I needed a new hood, since the molds are gone (although JLR did find a way to stamp out some new ones to make the light-weights).

 

 

I would add that of all the car brands I have worked on Jaguar keeps parts available much better than most!
I came to Jaguar from a Lincoln LS and Ford has made that car completely obsolete at this point. They just stopped carrying parts. I still read the Lincoln LS forums and they are keeping the old LS's on the road with a LOT of Jaguar parts!
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I’ve started grabbing filters, coils, hoses, and a few sensors I know are common issues. Focused mostly on stuff that could leave me stranded or delay repairs.

 

I was glad to have a differential on hand when mine got noisy. They're readily available from salvaged cars but JLR had no new or rebuilt available with no availability date given. It's possible it was the specific one for my model but I didn't check about alternate part numbers. I expect the transmission will be equally scarce soon enough. Used prices have doubled in the last few years, given the low production numbers.

 

This thread makes me think of that old Jaguar joke?

If you own a Jag you need 2 of them. Then you have one to drive while the other one is in the shop!
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I heard the joke as three: One to drive, the second in the shop, the third for parts.

This has not applied to mine in a decade of ownership. It's been great.

 

When I got my first Jag in 2007 (an XK8) I kept my Nissan Almera in case I needed a backup. Since then it's hardly had any use - its annual mileage in the past decade and a half is 14: 7 miles to the service/MOT test station, and 7 back. So in my experience, rumours of Jaguar unreliability are greatly exaggerated (as someone famous almost said). XK8, 2 XKRs (a 4.2 and a 5.0) and my current F-Type, which I intend to keep until it, or I, fall apart.

 

I bought a set of the metal coolant pipes, and a set of the engine air filters. My 2017 has the newer , non-flanged pipes, so if those ever give it up, I may be ready. The air filters will go in as needed at the required service interval.
When I bought my 69 E in 1989, there were already parts available. Since then, the engine and trans have been rebuilt as well as the steering and front suspension. Everything needed was available. Recently, the car underwent a rear end rebuild, which necessitated refurbished output shafts. None in the US, so located them in England. There are any number of small, but quality workshops there turning out needed parts. That whole area in the Midlands supports the car industry, so I hope that they will be able to step up when our Fs need something.

 

My MY14 has had fluids, tires, battery, and brake pads. The first part failure happened last month when I had to replace a headlight.

 

Live in the now. Seems a bit crazy to start guessing what might fail on your car and buy stuff you may or may not need. I’ve always heard that getting parts for older Jags hasn’t been an impossible task.

 

JLR or whoever buys them has to make parts for 10 years after the car was manufactured. A better question is how to find a true F-Type specialist.

 

Easy - come to England!

 

The hoses you buy today, for example, will be dry rotted (or at least to brittle to use reliably) 10 years from now.

 

What I was concerned about when I posted this was mostly electronic control units. ECU, etc. I'm going to make an assumption that such units that are shared with Rovers will remain available due to the large market for those. Also, for context, I keep cars forever. I doubt I will ever sell my F, so I'm trying to think 20 years out.

So my original question boils down to what electronics are unique to the F Type that may be hard to find in 2035/2040?

 

I bought the 3 piece set of the chin rubbers that typically get trashed when parking. For the 2017, Aanew set of 3 is around $200, but plenty of used ones online. Storing them in a closed temp controlled car part closet with occasional rubber treatment, I hope, will help them last until needed.

 

I’ve had decent luck finding used OEM parts through Ovoko. Prices are usually better than new, and I’ve scored some hard-to-find bits there that would’ve cost a fortune otherwise. Stock changes pretty often, but it’s worth keeping an eye on.