Jaguar XF Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Standard and Adaptive Dynamics suspension types use different spring rates, and AWD versions differ from RWD too.

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A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly

Months of gradual sagging with barely any symptom beyond a marginally lower ride height is the usual pattern for the Jaguar XF's rear spring, right up until it fails suddenly at the coil's end with a clunk. If one rear corner looks lower than the other, that's the clue worth acting on.

Before you buy: Standard vs Adaptive Dynamics suspension type, and drivetrain (RWD/AWD) both affect spring rate and fitment. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Jaguar XF Rear Springs: Watch: Replacing It

🎬 Watch: EIBACH LOWERING SPRING INSTALL ON A (2007-2014) JAGUAR XF

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This video is of an earlier generation of the same model; the job is similar but the spring seats and fixings can differ slightly.

OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — no aftermarket rear spring listed for this generation

Accuracy note: Covers the Jaguar XF (X260 2015-) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Rear coil springs are sold as a pair for the axle and should be replaced as a pair, because a new spring beside a tired one leaves the car sitting unevenly. The right spring depends on the engine and gearbox, the suspension type (standard, sport or heavy-duty) and, on some cars, the body style. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with the fitment details the catalogue gives; carmakers rarely publish the genuine number against these, so match a genuine spring against your VIN if you want a guaranteed fit. genuinely worth knowing: rear springs are sold in left/right pairs matched to a specific rate marking — confirm the marking on your existing spring rather than assuming from trim alone.

Rear coil springs (aftermarket)	No aftermarket rear coil spring listed for this generation — order genuine against your VIN
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine spring varies by engine, suspension type and body style, so order it against your VIN
RWD, Standard (Passive) suspension	Genuinely a different spring from the AWD and Adaptive Dynamics versions below — confirm drivetrain and suspension type before ordering
AWD, Standard (Passive) suspension	A genuinely different spring from the RWD version above, reflecting the different rear axle layout
Adaptive Dynamics suspension	A genuinely different spring rate from the standard passive version, matched to the electronic damping characteristics

Replacing just one Jaguar XF rear spring is a false economy: pairing it with an old, sagged spring on the other side produces uneven ride height and a noticeable handling bias.

Jaguar XF Rear Springs: What It Does

The Jaguar XF's rear end weight rests on the coil spring, which also absorbs the initial shock of a bump — a separate function from the shock absorber, not a replacement for it. Left sagged or broken, it lowers ride height, potentially skews headlight aim, and can become an MOT failure in severe cases.

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Jaguar XF Rear Springs: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Springs Guide for symptoms of a failing spring, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

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The same part, covered across other Jaguar models.