2022 Ford Transit Connect recalls

1 safety recall, 12 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
12Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2022 Ford Transit Connect recall list

Back Over Prevention recall

25V-442
June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
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.
Safety 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.

2022 Ford Transit Connect owner complaints

12 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System4
Unknown or Other4
Engine4
Structure2
Visibility/Wiper2
Power Train2
Forward Collision Avoidance2

Recent complaints

August 30, 2026Electrical SystemStructureUnknown 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. 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. Ford won't repair the windshield leak because it's not cover under my premium care warranty Ford has failed to respond about my complaint about the wax

June 4, 2026Visibility/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 and headaches after only a few minutes of driving. I peeked under part of the vinyl floor and discovered major water and mold issues. I took it to my local Ford dealership who confirmed the windshield was likely the culprit as it was very loose. I researched this online and found an auto leak specialist demonstrating this same make/year/model van that the

November 13, 2025Unknown or OtherFire

My 2022 transit van caught on fire. I was driving with my son. There were no warning lights nothing. It burt to the ground.

October 29, 2025Electrical System

Speedometer stops working/ lighting up. I called Ford regarding recall 25C19 and they said it doesn't cover this vehicle.

August 24, 2025Engine

The radioator failed it started leaking the car is only 60k ish miles

2022 Ford Transit Connect crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Ford Transit Connect Van VAN FWDNot rated★★★★★★★★★★Not rated
2022 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Wagon FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2022 Ford Transit Connect: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2022 Ford Transit Connect recall FAQ

Does the 2022 Ford Transit Connect have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect. The most recent, filed June 27, 2025, concerns the back over prevention.

What are the most common 2022 Ford Transit Connect problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (4 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2022 Ford Transit Connect safe?

The 2022 Ford Transit Connect earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2022 Ford Transit Connect?

Contact any authorized Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Transit Connect Van, Transit Connect Wagon.