2022 Ford Transit Connect problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Power Train (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-06-27 · campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (32)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-25 · 25N17 · Other
advance notice – customer satisfaction program 25n17 certain 2015-2025 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera replacement if required after dealer evaluation
Electrical System 2026-03-07 · 25E06 · Other
certain 2021-2023 model year transit connect equipped with 2.0l engine powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming the affected vehicles have an emissions control system that might not control tailpipe emissions effectively
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Power Train 2026-01-08 · TSB 25-2550 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 24-2092 to update model years. some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: transmission slipping harsh engagements clutch dtcs this may be due to worn needle bearings in the output planet carrier ass
Power Train 2025-12-18 · 25E06 · Emissions
certain 2021-2023 model year transit connect equipped with 2.0l engine powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-02 · 25L02 · Other
special field action 25l02 certain 2017-2024 model year california emissions-certified vehicles transmission control assembly reimbursement
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-30 · Unknown Or Other“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. t…”
2026-06-04 · Visibility/Wiper“ the factory windshield is loose/improperly bonded causing mold. this problem was found when i first bought the only four year old vehicle because of a musty/moldy smell. on the way home from the dealership it happened to storm and there were a few raindrops coming in at the top center of the windshield. i also had terrible allergy symptoms a…”
2025-11-13 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“my 2022 transit van caught on fire. i was driving with my son. there were no warning lights nothing. it burt to the ground.…”
2025-10-29 · Electrical System“speedometer stops working/ lighting up. i called ford regarding recall 25c19 and they said it doesn't cover this vehicle. …”
2025-08-24 · Engine“the radioator failed it started leaking the car is only 60k ish miles…”
2025-05-01 · Power Train“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,…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.