Model year
2022 Ford Transit Connect
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 6 complaints for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), ENGINE (2), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2). NHTSA rated the Wagon Wagon FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 42 complaints
- 2011 24 complaints
- 2012 26 complaints
- 2013 32 complaints
- 2014 127 complaints
- 2015 66 complaints
- 2016 104 complaints
- 2017 28 complaints
- 2018 22 complaints
- 2019 51 complaints
- 2020 32 complaints
- 2021 11 complaints
- 2022 6 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
Recalls
25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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,…
Complaints
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van VAN FWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Wagon Wagon FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect Van FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Transit Connect USPS · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Transit Connect Van FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 27 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Transit Connect Van FFV · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 24 | 27 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 28 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 24 | 28 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
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