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Good enough. Not everyone wants to do it over 4 days. And to jack up the car 4 times.  Overall, well done. 
 
And those additives that are suppose to fix leaks usually don't work.

Hopefully, there's no internal damage, and some fresh fluid will help.  No amount of new fluid will help if the transmission is damaged.
 
 
 

Just thought I'd add this as I'm replacing the transmission fluid on my newly acquired 2015 Transit Connect with the Ecoboost 1.6L engine and I noticed that it's different than most everything I've seen discussed on this forum.  The transmission in my van has the indicator plug on the right side of the axle and uses a 10mm hex plug instead of a bolt.  Here's a couple of pictures of what it looks like.  So if you have the Ecoboost engine, this might be what your indicator plug looks like.

Here’s a pic and a few notes on my experience on my 2018:
 
When draining, I caught 4 quarts each time, and put 4 back in.
 
The looky-level plug is in fact where indicated, to rearward of the axle.
 
Nothing came out of the level plug hole until I poured some in; I think the level was spot on and what I poured in basically came right out. 
 
My vent cap has a nifty if unnecessary hose clamp on it that was biatch to try to pinch while putting back on. Until I figured out the clip-stop deal that keeps it unclamped while installing (as shown in photo). Doh!

10 mm hex for the level plug; 3/8 socket drive with a knuckle and extensions made it easy; had the van on ramps do didn’t take the front wheel off. (Driveway has slight slope and I used blocks under rear wheels to level out)

Just thought I'd add this as I'm replacing the transmission fluid on my newly acquired 2015 Transit Connect with the Ecoboost 1.6L engine and I noticed that it's different than most everything I've seen discussed on this forum.  The transmission in my van has the indicator plug on the right side of the axle and uses a 10mm hex plug instead of a bolt.  Here's a couple of pictures of what it looks like.  So if you have the Ecoboost engine, this might be what your indicator plug looks like.

I;d not call It bright but it was red and clean,, Only reason I can think of was the fact that this van lived on the Interstate.
Say 80% super slab, 10% rural back roads and 10% city..
 
Did those of you who got black , burnt brown fluid out get a better shifting van after the flush ?
As I said mine shifted the same ...

The center console is easy to remove.
 
From the service manual:
 
Removal
NOTE: On both sides, as both the drivers and passengers side seats will have to be positioned.
Position the front seat in the full rearward position. Remove the front console retainers. (see photo Console 1)
Torque : 41 lb.in (4.6 Nm) NOTE: On both sides, as both the drivers and passengers side seats will have to be positioned.
Position the front seat in the full forward position. NOTE: On both sides, as both the drivers and passengers side seats will have to be positioned.
Remove the rear console retainers. (see photo Console 2)
Torque : 41 lb.in (4.6 Nm) Position the parking brake lever up then unclip and remove the parking brake boot assembly. (see photo Console 3) NOTE: Cover sides and front of Console to prevent damage from Instrument Panel and seat belts.
Raise the front console. (see photo Console 4) Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the Front Console. To install, reverse the removal procedure Easy  job. Once you get the console out, you can look underneath to see if you can rotate the rectangular panel to the position you desire.