NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Ford Transit Connect
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Ford Transit Connect is a compact cargo-and-passenger van built for small businesses, families needing flexible hauling space, and urban operators who want van practicality without full-size bulk. Sold in both cargo and passenger wagon configurations, the 2019-2023 Transit Connect occupies a niche that blends work-van utility with everyday drivability, making it a practical choice for buyers who prioritize versatility over performance.
The 2022 Ford Transit Connect earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, a strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Ford Transit Connect as a highly practical and maneuverable compact van that punches above its size for cargo flexibility and urban usability. Most acknowledge it fills a genuine gap in the market, though professional assessments tend to note that the powertrain and interior refinement feel workmanlike rather than class-leading, and that the model is better evaluated on utility than on driving engagement.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16366
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V442000
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.
Reported 2025-06-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.