Model year 2022 · Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

2022 Ford Transit Connect: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Ford Transit Connect at 22–26 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

22–26

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ford dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Ford Transit Connect recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V442000 Reported Jun 27, 2025
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S72)
Units affected
200,237 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Ford Transit Connect fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Ford Transit Connect EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Transit Connect USPS2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular20/27/22 mpg$3,050396
Transit Connect Van FFV2.0L 4-cyl ffvAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8524/27/25 mpg$2,700355
Transit Connect Van FWD2.0L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular24/27/25 mpg$2,700355
Transit Connect Van FWD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular20/26/22 mpg$3,050401
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV2.0L 4-cyl ffvAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8524/28/26 mpg$2,600347
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD2.0L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular24/28/26 mpg$2,600347
Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular20/26/22 mpg$3,050404

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Ford Transit Connect crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Ford Transit Connect NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Ford Transit Connect Van VAN FWDNot rated4 stars5 starsNot rated—Standard
2022 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Wagon FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars17.9%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Ford Transit Connect owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Transit Connect, most recently on Aug 30, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Ford Transit Connect complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system2
Engine2
Unknown or other2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Power train1
Structure: Body1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Ford Transit Connect model years

Ford Transit Connect by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2023 Transit Connect25–26 mpg014/5
2021 Transit Connect22–26 mpg4124/5
2020 Transit Connect22–26 mpg832—
2019 Transit Connect22–26 mpg851—
2018 Transit Connect22–23 mpg6225/5
2017 Transit Connect22–23 mpg6285/5
2016 Transit Connect22–25 mpg101045/5
2015 Transit Connect23–25 mpg11665/5

All Ford Transit Connect years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Ford models

2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Bronco Sport2022 Ford EcoSport2022 Ford Edge2022 Ford Escape2022 Ford Expedition2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford F-150 Lightning2022 Ford F1502022 Ford GT2022 Ford Maverick2022 Ford Mustang2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E2022 Ford Ranger2022 Ford Transit T150 Wagon

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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