Research · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 3 NHTSA variants

2022 Ford Transit ConnectRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect. Most complaints involve electrical system (2) and engine (2). The EPA rates it 22–26 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

Combined MPG
22–26mpg
EPA · 7 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Jun 2025
Owner complaints
6
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,400est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Back over prevention: software

Free remedy

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Back over preventionReported Jun 27, 2025NHTSA 25V442000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

6 complaints filed with NHTSA · May 2025 – Aug 2026
  1. Electrical system2
  2. Engine2
  3. Structure1
  4. Visibility/wiper1
  5. Power train1
  6. Forward collision avoidance1
  7. Other / unknown2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Transit Connect model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
201042
201124
201226
201332
2014128
201566
2016104
201728
201822
201951
202032
202112
20226
20231
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Electrical system

2 reports
“Ford is using a heavy, wax inside the bottom of the door/side panels. When the weather gets hot, this wax softens, and runs downward, and solidifies directly over the tiny weep holes at the bottom of the doors, trapping rain and wash water inside the door panels. I Always have to clear the weep holes over and over after a carwash or rain storm. The windshield Leakes water and drips on the dashboard. I believe the trapped musty water and leaks cause dampness creating several critical safety, structural, electrical corrosion and health hazards. Ford won't repair the windshield leak because it's not cover under my premium care warranty Ford has failed to respond about my complaint about the wax in my doors. I fined that the moisture creates intermittent electrical issues of all kinds, like vent controls intermittently working various switches not functioning the first time and and have to clean or rock them to work, (intermittent popping of fuses or relay prematurely operating ). These Intermittent options/features don't work right when/as expected and believe causing a safety hazard. This standing water will breaks down the inner metal panels, leading to severe…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 30, 2026Electrical system, Structure, Unknown or otherODI 11760691

Engine

2 reports
“The radioator failed it started leaking the car is only 60k ish miles”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 24, 2025EngineODI 11682740

Structure

1 report
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

7 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl · 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S8) · Automatic (S6)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
242826$2,400347
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
242826$2,400347
Transit Connect Van FFV
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
242725$2,500355
Transit Connect Van FWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
242725$2,500355
Transit Connect USPS
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
202722$2,850396
Transit Connect Van FWD
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
202622$2,850401
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
202622$2,850404
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
—/ 5
Not rated
Ford Transit Connect Van VAN FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
Not rated
Rollover risk
0.0%
Overall
4 / 5
Ford Transit Connect Wagon Wagon FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
17.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026Vehicle 16365Vehicle 16366
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2022 Transit Connect questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Transit Connect have?

1 safety recall as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2022 Ford Transit Connect problems?

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (2), engine (2), structure (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2022 Ford Transit Connect get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Ford Transit Connect at 22–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (7 versions rated).

How safe is the 2022 Ford Transit Connect?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2022 Ford Transit Connect 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026