We, my wife and I, have owned at least one Ford for the past fifteen years or so. Our Focus wagon was eight years old when we traded it for the Transit Connect, which I was told is based on the Focus platform. We were so pleased with the Focus we are hoping the Transit will be as good. The Transit is my wife's daily driver. I drive a Freightliner badged Sprinter van and we nicknamed the Transit the Mini Me. So far (8 months) it has been a great vehicle.
The only ongoing issue we are having is a tight fitting gas cap. I'll search the forums and see if there has been anything posted on that subject.
Mike