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2022 Ford Transit Connect Wagon: What to check before buying

Only 4 owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this car, so this sheet is short. Problems reported on other Transit Connect Wagon years with the same design are listed below the checklist.

Ford Transit Connect Wagon2022
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crashes reported
0
Reliability
Good
72/100 on Auto Reliability Index

Run the VIN before you go

A history report shows accidents, title brands, odometer readings, and open recalls for this 2022 Ford Transit Connect Wagon. Ask the seller for the VIN; it is also on the dash at the base of the windshield.

Your inspection sheet

Tick items off on your phone at the car, or print it. Ticks stay on this device.

0/6 checked

1

Paperwork and questions

Before you go, or before you touch the car0/1

2

Walk-around and cabin

Engine off, key in hand0/4

3

Cold start, engine bay, and underside

Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/1

These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.

Reported on other Transit Connect Wagon years with the same design

Few owners have reported problems with this year yet. These years share the 2022's design and most of its parts, so their problems are the ones to look for on this car too.

2021 Transit Connect Wagon

5 owner complaints
  • Transmission 3

Worth adding to your 2022 checks

  • Ask for transmission repair or replacement records, especially on vans approaching 87,000 miles.
  • Start the engine and confirm the service engine soon and malfunction lamps go out and never flash while driving.
  • Have a shop scan for stored misfire and transmission codes before you buy.
Open the 2021 checklist

2020 Transit Connect Wagon

27 owner complaints
  • Transmission 10
  • Brakes 3
  • Wipers and visibility 3

Worth adding to your 2022 checks

  • Shift into reverse and confirm the van backs up and never creeps forward.
  • Drive up a steep hill and feel for shudder, hesitation, or harsh shifts.
  • Slow from road speed to a full stop and note any jerking or downshift that throws you forward.
Open the 2020 checklist

2019 Transit Connect Wagon

46 owner complaints
  • Transmission 22
  • Brakes 13
  • Electrical 3

Worth adding to your 2022 checks

  • Ask for transmission repair or replacement records, especially on vans near 80,000 miles.
  • Shift from park to reverse and drive several times. Watch for delayed engagement or no movement.
  • Accelerate through all gears and watch for harsh shifts, slipping, or limp mode.
Open the 2019 checklist

Which Transit Connect Wagon is it?

EPA figures for each version of the 2022 Ford Transit Connect Wagon. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.

VersionDriveEPA rating
2.0L 4-cylGasFWD26 mpg
2.5L 4-cylGasFWD22 mpg
2.0L 4-cylFlex fuelFWD26 mpg
  • The 2022 Ford Transit Connect Wagon was sold in three versions. Confirm which one this is from the window sticker, the engine cover, or the VIN report before you compare prices.
  • Reset the trip computer at the start of the drive. A Transit Connect Wagon that averages well under the EPA 22 mpg combined on a mixed route may have an engine or tire problem.

Check the odometer against these mileages

Owners report these failures starting around the mileages below. A car inside one of these ranges deserves a closer look at that part, or records showing it was already fixed.

  • Radiator leaks

    60,000–70,000 miles

0 mi25k50k75k

Where the 2022 fits in the Transit Connect Wagon's history

Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.

The 2022 is the ninth model year of the Transit Connect Wagon's second generation (2014–2023).

It includes the 2019 update.

What changed for 2019

  • Updated front fascia
  • Redesigned dashboard
  • New engine options

Recalls to confirm (1)

Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.

  1. 25V442000Backup cameraJun 2025

    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.

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