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Ford Transit ConnectModel year report

2022 Ford Transit Connect Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (2) and other or unknown (2). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 32 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11760691, filed 2026-08

Engine: “While driving my 2022 Ford Transit Connect (cargo model, 2.0L) in city traffic, I experienced a serious intermittent issue. Twice now, the vehicle suddenly jerked, throttle response was delayed or non-existent, and a “Collision Detection Disabled” warning flashed on the dash. Simultaneously, the “Service Vehicle Soon” light illuminated. Both times, I pulled over and shut off the vehicle. Upon restarting, the warnings cleared and the vehicle drove normally again. There were no prior warning signs or fault messages. …”

NHTSA complaint #11658074, filed 2025-05

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202542026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Transit Connect Wagon · VAN FWD★★★★☆5 / 4554 · 17.9% risk
Transit Connect Van · VAN FWDnot rated5 / 455—

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Ford Transit Connect version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Transit Connect USPS FWD2.5L 4-cyl6-speed automatic202722$3,050
Transit Connect Van FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic242725$2,700
Transit Connect Van FWD2.5L 4-cyl6-speed automatic202622$3,050
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic242826$2,600
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD2.5L 4-cyl6-speed automatic202622$3,050
Transit Connect Van FFV FWD2.0L 4-cyl · flex-fuel8-speed automatic242725$2,700
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV FWD2.0L 4-cyl · flex-fuel8-speed automatic242826$2,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 32 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 32 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Transit Connect

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20226—1425—Not enough data
202112—4425—Not enough data
20203217,0008—2571 · MoreRising
20195130,0008—2552 · TypicalRising
20182246,0006522—Stable
20172850,000652222 · FewerRising
201610459,0001052376 · MoreFalling
20156680,0001152450 · TypicalFalling
201412860,0001552479 · MoreFalling
20133235,350422328 · FewerFalling
20122635,003122313 · FewerFalling
20112448,6681—22—Falling
20104253,0002—2338 · TypicalRising

All Ford Transit Connect model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Ford Transit Connect have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Ford Transit Connect is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2022 Ford Transit Connect been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Ford Transit Connect do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Ford Transit Connect 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Ford Transit Connect get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Ford Transit Connect (Transit Connect Van FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 24 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.