“Avoid the 2022 model. The climate control system is a failure. I have had to bring the vehicle in to have the system evaluated and factory recall installed 5 times so far in 3 months.”
2022 Ford Transit 250: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Ford Transit 250 is broader technology availability, led by the larger SYNC 4 touchscreen system and expanded camera and driver-assist features. It is not a redesign, and the main body choices and gas V6 engines with a 10-speed automatic carry over.
About the 2022 Ford Transit 250
North America Transit generation introduced for 2015; 2022 is a late-cycle year in the same full-size Transit family.
Ford positions the Transit as a purpose-built full-size work van that can be matched to different jobs through roof heights, wheelbases, and body lengths. Its appeal is flexibility: it can serve as a plain cargo hauler, a crew-and-tools van, or a base for shelving, delivery, service, and camper-style upfits. Compared with older van designs, Transit leans on a wider configuration range and stronger modern safety tech to fit many business roles.
The 2022 lineup ranges from a shorter low-roof van suited to tight streets and low-clearance spaces to an extended high-roof model with up to 536.4 cubic feet of cargo room. Medium-roof configurations split the difference by adding interior height without the bulk of the tallest body. Every listed configuration has a 10-speed automatic, automatic emergency braking, and a lane-keeping system.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A flexible-fuel powertrain was added to the High Roof Extended Length configuration. The core gas V6 choices and 10-speed automatic carried over.
Tech
Technology offerings expanded to include the larger SYNC 4 touchscreen system. At the same time, touchscreen equipment changed from standard to optional across the lineup.
Safety
Surround-view camera capability, reverse automatic braking, and upgraded adaptive cruise control expanded in availability. None became standard across the entire Transit 250 lineup.
2022 Ford Transit 250 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| Horsepower | 275–310 hp | 275–310 hp | 275–310 hp | 275–310 hp | 275–310 hp | 275–310 hp |
| Torque | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 5900–6200 lb | 4800–5100 lb | 4900–5300 lb | 4800–5100 lb | 4900–5300 lb | 6200 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 404.3 cu-ft | 277.7 cu-ft | 246.7 cu-ft | 357.1 cu-ft | 315.2 cu-ft | 487.3 cu-ft |
| Seats | 3–5 | 3–5 | 3–5 | 3–5 | 3–5 | 3 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
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| Bluetooth | ||||||
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| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2022 Ford Transit 250 redesigned?
No. The 2022 Ford Transit 250 remained part of the generation introduced for North America in 2015, with no major change to its body structure, chassis, or exterior design.
What was the biggest change to the 2022 Ford Transit 250?
The biggest change was expanded technology availability. The 2022 update brought the larger SYNC 4 touchscreen system and broader access to camera and driver-assist equipment.
Did the 2022 Ford Transit 250 get a new engine?
The core gas V6 engines and 10-speed automatic carried over, but a flexible-fuel powertrain was added to the High Roof Extended Length configuration.
What safety technology changed on the 2022 Ford Transit 250?
Surround-view camera capability, reverse automatic braking, and upgraded adaptive cruise control expanded in availability for 2022. These features did not become standard across every Transit 250 configuration.
Did the 2022 Ford Transit 250 change its roof heights or body lengths?
No. The 2022 Transit 250 kept its low-, medium-, and high-roof bodies, along with regular-, long-, and extended-length formats.
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