2022 Ford Transit ConnectProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Transit Connect, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-442 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Ford Transit Connect

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Ford Transit Connect has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20
Electrical system20
Visibility/wiper10
Power train10
Forward collision avoidance10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2022 Ford Transit Connect recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

59%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-442 · Jun 27, 2025 · 200,237 vehicles · 117,599 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other Transit Connect year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Transit Connect median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Transit Connect owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11658074 · May 1, 2025

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