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2022 Ford Transit-350 HD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Transit-350 HD.

The 2022 Ford Transit-350 HD is a heavy-duty full-size van whose engine requires 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 oil. This model year’s reliability record shows 14 owner complaints, with steering as the top concern, and three recalls. That places it as a relatively uneventful entry in the Transit-350 HD’s history, though the steering issues warrant attention.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

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

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 size195/75R16C 107/105ROEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

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.

Owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Transit-350 HD lead in one area — the steering, 4 of 14 reports (29%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the steering are also the target of recall 22V-089 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
41
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
14
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering4
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Power Train2
Steering,Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Engine1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes,Electrical System1
Steering,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V089000Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConnectionsReported 16/02/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner…

22V925000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 14/12/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 41 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-22562026-06-19Unknown Or OtherThis article supersedes TSB 25-2572 to update the Parts List to correct the part number…
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
SSM 546782026-03-20EngineSome 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
TSB 25-25722025-11-26Power TrainThis article supersedes TSB 25-2322 to update the Service Procedure, Labor Operations and…

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-350 HD take?

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

Does the 2022 Transit-350 HD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.