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2022 Ford Transit

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

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2022 Ford Transit is a full-size commercial van built on Ford's proven platform, pairing an automatic six-speed transmission with EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined; reliability data for this model year shows just five owner complaints centered on visibility and wiper issues, with a single recall filed, positioning the 2022 Transit within a complaint history spanning 2001 to 2026 that peaked at 188 complaints in 2015 and reached its lowest point at just one complaint in 2001, suggesting this model year benefits from the manufacturer's accumulated refinements and represents one of the more dependable iterations in the model's modern history.

Model year202520242022

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy20/27/22 mpgEPA · 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 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–12.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2020 350 Crew EcoBoost Van (148WB HR)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020350 Crew EcoBoost Van (148WB HR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.70 sec15.30 sec310 hpAWD
2017350 EcoBoost Van (148WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.80 sec15.30 sec310 hpRWD
2017350 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (12-pass 148WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V67.60 sec16.00 sec310 hpRWD
2015350 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (12-pass 148WB HR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V67.50 sec15.90 sec310 hpRWD
2015150 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (10-pass 130WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V67.60 sec15.90 sec310 hpRWD
2015150 XL Diesel Van (148WB LR) 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-510.60 sec17.90 sec185 hpRWD
2015350 HD Diesel Van DRW (148WB HR) 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-512.50 sec18.70 sec185 hpRWD

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 Ford Transit sits in the latter half of this generation's federal-record arc, between the 2020 data point and the much cleaner 2026 figures. After a problematic peak in 2015–2016 (188 complaints/26 recalls and 151 complaints/21 recalls, respectively), the line trended downward through 2017 and 2018 before a modest 2020 rebound to 82 complaints and 9 recalls. For 2022 itself, the available target-year detail shows only single complaints apiece across Visibility/Wiper, Electrical System, Engine, and an "Unknown Or Other" category, plus one fire complaint and zero crash complaints. Because 2022 is not directly listed in the year-by-year record, the data doesn't specify its total complaint, recall, or investigation volume; however, its placement after the 2015–2016 highs and amid the post-2018 decline suggests it benefits from the generation's maturation. The very low counts in the available 2022 complaint categories and the clean 2026 downstream figures reinforce that impression. Given the downward trend and the minimal severity reflected in the target-year data, 2022 appears to be a comparatively good year to buy a used Transit, provided a normal pre-purchase inspection confirms no individual history of the reported fire or electrical concerns.

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Transit 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 get?

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