Like other owners I have been reading about in your column I too had problems with the auto transmission in my 2007 BF Ford sedan, which clunked when slowing down through the gears. It started with a minor clunk and over the following months damaged components in the driveline. It was repaired under warranty, but the transmission still had issues, which according to Ford is normal operation. I believe Ford does have concerns with these transmissions, and I'm sure more issues will come to light with them in the near future.
There are issues relating to the five-speed auto and others relating to the ZF six-speed. They are different issues and not related. Yours is the five-speed and the hard shifts are a concern, but as you say Ford repaired yours under warranty.
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