What are some of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect transmission problems?

The 2011 Ford Transit seems to be a generally reliable vehicle, but an uncomfortably high number of drivers report sudden and catastrophic failure of the transmission. You should understand that this information is isolated and anecdotal; the vans can often last in the hundreds of thousands of miles range. However, it's best to keep an eye on Your transmission. Particularly under heavy load, transmissions can often produce a lot of heat, which leads to transmission fluid breakdown. This, or low transmission fluid, can cause friction, which can lead to transmission problems. Most drivers report no symptoms; suddenly, the transmission catastrophically fails, either while sitting still or (worse yet) while moving. As such, there's not much You can do aside from stay on top of Your preventative maintenance schedule.