I remember back in the early to mid 2000's, this seemed like a prevalent issue among several GM car lines, and Dodge was having some similar issues with the Ram trucks as well.
Did any Ford vehicles from that time period have similar issues?
The Ford/Mazda CD4E transmission had some similar widespread problems. I think they began using it in the early/mid 90s and possibly until a few years ago. I had a 2002 Escape and many owners were complaining.
Then throw in the dual-clutch powershift transmission they put in the Fiesta and Focus starting around 2011 until Ford ceased making those models. Those are nightmare transmissions too that Ford new had clutch torque delivery design flaws before they released.