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2022 Ford Transit Connect

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Transit Connect.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2022 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with an automatic S6 transmission and an engine requiring 4.8 quarts of 5W-20 oil, delivering EPA fuel economy estimates of 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. In the context of the model's broader reliability history, this model year sits near the very bottom of the complaint spectrum with just five total owner complaints and one recall, closely trailing 2021's record low of eight complaints. With visibility and wiper issues constituting the top complaint area, the 2022 model's minimal grievance count stands in stark contrast to the peak of 127 complaints seen in 2014, indicating that researchers are looking at a mature and stable point in the vehicle's production run.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 40R · 590 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 40R · 590 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size215/55R16/XL 97HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.4 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase120.5 in
Curb weight3580 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Transit Connect of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.7–10.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 2014 XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Titanium LWB Wagon (Passenger) 2.0L I-410.50 sec17.80 sec162 hpFWD
2017Titanium LWB Wagon (Passenger) 2.5L I-410.10 sec17.60 sec169 hpFWD
2014XLT EcoBoost LWB Cargo Van 1.6L Turbo I-48.70 sec16.50 sec178 hpFWD
2014Titanium LWB Wagon (Passenger) 2.5L I-410.00 sec17.50 sec169 hpFWD
2014Titanium LWB Wagon (Passenger) 2.5L I-410.20 sec17.60 sec169 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.45 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.98 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted
Engine Coolant Capacity9.9 qt
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug8F35/8F40: Drain: 8.8 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug6F35: Drain: 13.25 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.051" in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.035" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Standard BCI Group Number40R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberH.D. Vehicle: 94R AGM VRLA Battery
Optional BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Standard BCI Group Number40R

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)73.0
RPM80.0 rpm
RPM51.0-73.0 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 81.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.3
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.906; Rear: 0.354
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Check the ball joint and boot for any damage. Step 3: Measure the ball joint deflection with a dial indicator that has a flexible arm by attaching between the lower control arm and wheel knuckle or ball joint stud. Dial indicator should be aligned as close as possible to the center line of the lower ball joint. Step 4: Push up and pull down on the lower control arm by hand until reading is on indicator. Step 5: Replace the ball joint if dial indicator readings exceed specifications.
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.1 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: Loosen 90°, Step 5: 135°5.1 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°5.2 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Transit Connect sits at the tail end of a generation that saw its worst reliability in 2014 (127 complaints, 15 recalls) and 2016 (103 complaints, 10 recalls), followed by a steady decline. By 2021, complaints had dropped to just 8 and recalls to 4, and the 2022 model continues that positive arc with only 4 total complaints and no crash-related complaints. The single fire complaint is an outlier, but the data does not specify a root cause or pattern. With no investigations and a complaint count far below the generation average, the 2022 model benefits from years of incremental fixes and appears to be a well-sorted, low-risk year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
32
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Visibility/Wiper1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1
Engine1
Power Train,Engine,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 32 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
25E062026-03-06Electrical SystemCertain 2021-2023 Model Year Transit Connect Equipped with 2.0L Engine Powertrain Control…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
TSB 25-25502026-01-08Power TrainThis article supersedes TSB 24-2092 to update model years. Some of the vehicles listed in…
25E062025-12-17Power TrainCertain 2021-2023 Model Year Transit Connect Equipped with 2.0L Engine Powertrain Control…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Transit Connect take?

4.8 qt of Motorcraft 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Transit Connect have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Transit Connect get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.