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2022 Ford Transit-250

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 250 rides on the 250 chassis and pairs a 6-speed automatic transmission with an engine requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 oil, delivering an EPA-estimated 20/27/22 mpg. With only five owner complaints and a single recall, this model year’s reliability record is a fraction of the 188 complaints logged for the 2015 Transit. That places it among the most trouble-free entries in the nameplate’s 2001–2026 history.

Model year202520242022

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · 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 48 - Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · 610 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 48 - Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · 610 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/65R16C 121/119ROEM · 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 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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 75W-140 · Synthetic · 75W-85 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.0 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-140 · Synthetic · 75W-85
Engine CoolantMotorcraft Yellow Prediluted
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Transfer Case FluidATF

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 30.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 38.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 30.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.8 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.8 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.037" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.051" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityYN-19
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-12-D
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance610 cca
Optional BCI Group Number48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

RPMEcoboost: 71.0; Duratec: 75.0 rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 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 at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 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 Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly Mounting Bolts (torque) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & 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 Ford Transit generation launched in 2015 with a notably problematic debut: 188 complaints, 26 recalls, and 1 investigation, representing the peak of federal activity in this generation. The data shows a clear downward trajectory through 2018 (complaints fell to 55, recalls to 14), indicating Ford addressed significant early issues. However, 2020 registered a modest uptick to 82 complaints with 9 recalls, suggesting some recurring or new concerns. Notably, 2022 itself does not appear in the year-by-year federal record provided, so direct year-over-year comparison is not possible; the closest bracketing data points are 2020 and 2026, the latter showing only 5 complaints and zero recalls. For the target year specifically, the four complaint categories—Visibility/Wiper, Unknown/Other, Electrical System, and Engine—each logged only 1 incident, with 1 fire complaint and zero crash complaints recorded. The absence of 2022 in the federal record limits definitive trend placement, though the broader arc suggests the vehicle had largely stabilized by the later model years. **Concrete takeaway**: The generation's early severe issues were substantially addressed by 2018, and 2022's individual complaint volume appears low by category; however, the presence of a fire complaint warrants a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical system and any applicable fire-related service bulletins before committing.

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 take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W30-Q1SP, per the factory manual.

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.