2022 Ford TRANSIT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
16 distinct recall campaigns
8,632 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 37 complaints (24.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 21.6% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 13.5% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 8.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Back Over Prevention | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
Electrical System: 9; Back Over Prevention: 8; Unknown Or Other: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection: 4; Visibility/Wiper: 4; Engine: 3; Power Train: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 24 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2022: 1; 2023: 8; 2024: 11; 2025: 10; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11487882 · 2022-10-04 (October 4, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear sliding door failed to close properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer advised him to apply force to close the door. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100.
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11487882 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11500098 · 2023-01-04 (January 4, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V791000 (Electrical System, Visibility). The dealer was notified of the issue and the recall repair was performed; however, the contact was informed that additional repairs needed to be made to the HVAC system. Upon return of the vehicle, the defroster failed to operate as needed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The dealer then informed the contact that the issue was related to the climate…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11500098 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11512272 · 2023-03-16 (March 16, 2023)
my car has climate control, the heater sometimes abruptly changes temperature spontaneously. 1 time it caused a road accident. The heater suddenly started blowing hot air on me, during the lane change, I was distracted to turn it off. sometimes the heater does not allow you to have a comfortable temperature, it sets only a hot temperature, and I don’t know how to change it , because I set the minimum temperature, and the cabin is hot (90 degrees). i have thermometers and have a record of this problem. I have a video with this problem. I we…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11512272 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11523306 · 2023-05-22 (May 22, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the blind spot monitor failed to illuminate and failed to provide the buzzer warning sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the dealer stated that the failure was related to the Winnebago Coach Motorhome attached to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11523306 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11523598 · 2023-05-24 (May 24, 2023)
The Blind Spot Monitoring system fails when you drive through rain. The sensors short out and the system becomes inoperative.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11523598 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11540549 · 2023-08-24 (August 24, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the camera screen turned blue on the left and the right. The driver was unable to use the camera while reversing. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the camera operated as needed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that an unknown update was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted, filed a case, and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11540549 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11550982 · 2023-10-20 (October 20, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the driver's side, passenger's side, and rear cameras were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was due to a manufacturing fault. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11550982 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11557866 · 2023-12-01 (December 1, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera image on the screen was blue. The contact stated that he was not able to see objects directly behind the vehicle while reversing. The failure mileage…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11557866 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
16 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V592000 · Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Reported: 2021-07-30 (July 30, 2021)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Transit and 2021 Transit Connect vehicles. The front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly, and replace the assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C18.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V183000 · Back Over Prevention:Display Function
Reported: 2022-03-25 (March 25, 2022)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit will not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.
Consequence: A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the audio control module configuration settings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S18.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V186000 · Back Over Prevention:Display Function | Back Over Prevention:Software
Reported: 2022-03-25 (March 25, 2022)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The image processing module for the 360-degree camera system may not process the image from the rearview camera under certain rear loading vehicle conditions.
Consequence: Loss of the rearview camera image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Image Processing Module B (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S16.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V384000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2022-05-27 (May 27, 2022)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles. In addition, certain 2016 E-Series, 2017 and 2019 F-450, 2021 F-350, and 2021 Transit vehicles that received a reprinted label are also included in this recall. The Safety Certification Labels are missing the tire size, rim type, and tire pressure values for both the front and rear axles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, "Tire Selection and Rim", and 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Consequence: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C09.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V415000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Reported: 2022-06-10 (June 10, 2022)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate telltales or gauges and the speedometer and tachometer pointers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect," and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the cluster display could render safety-related telltales and gauges unreadable, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C11.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V621000 · Back Over Prevention:Display Function
Reported: 2022-08-12 (August 12, 2022)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles equipped with a rearview camera. These vehicles may have a missing audio control module (ACM), resulting in no rearview camera image while in reverse gear.
Consequence: A missing rearview camera image reduces the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install the audio control module and program the unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S54.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V791000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Reported: 2022-10-20 (October 20, 2022)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.
Consequence: Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S65.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V499000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2023-07-19 (July 19, 2023)
Quality Vans (Quality Vans) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ford Transit vans equipped with Onan QG 2800i EVAP generators, part number 2.8HGLAA-8303A. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.
Consequence: A gasoline leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Quality Vans customer service at 1-480-464-7007.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V598000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Reported: 2023-08-25 (August 25, 2023)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Consequence: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V168000 · Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Reported: 2025-03-14 (March 14, 2025)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-791. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system's controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.
Consequence: Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S23.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V242000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Reported: 2025-04-11 (April 11, 2025)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-598. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Consequence: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S38.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V315000 · Back Over Prevention:Software
Reported: 2025-05-09 (May 9, 2025)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V339000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Reported: 2025-05-23 (May 23, 2025)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V415. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C19.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V442000 · Back Over Prevention:Software
Reported: 2025-06-27 (June 27, 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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V876000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Wheelchair Restraints/Securement:Latch/Anchor:
Reported: 2025-12-17 (December 17, 2025)
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V887000 · Back Over Prevention:Display Function
Reported: 2025-12-18 (December 18, 2025)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V183. The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit may not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.
Consequence: A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 16, 2026.
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