2022 Ford Transit Connect Cargo maintenance schedule

The 2022 Transit Connect Cargo is part of the V408 generation (2014-2023), sold as a cargo van. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2022 Transit Connect Cargo needs, and when

All 12 of these items come from Ford's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Ford's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Severe duty: 5000

10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Engine air filterInspect, replace as neededManufacturer
Cabin air filter20,000 miManufacturer
Tire rotation10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant100,000 mi / 6 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

Severe cargo: 60000

150,000 miManufacturer
Spark plugs

EcoBoost: 60000

100,000 miManufacturer
Timing belt (1.6L)

Belt (1.6L) / Chain (2.5L)

150,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Serpentine beltInspect, replace as neededManufacturer
PCV valve100,000 miManufacturer
12V batteryInspect, replace as neededManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-20, 5.7 qt
Coolant
Motorcraft Orange
Transmission fluid
MERCON LV

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.5L 4-cyl (Duratec), 169 hp, 6AT, FWD
  • 1.6L / 2.0L 4-cyl (EcoBoost), 178 hp, 6AT / 8AT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2022 Ford Transit Connect Cargo

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Ford dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Back over prevention

NHTSA 25V442000

June 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.

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.

Other Transit Connect Cargo model years

Shopping new? The Ford Transit Connect Cargo guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-18. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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