Arcee has a lot of potential as a main member of the Autobots team, filling a role both as a character and in action scenes that hasn't been explored nearly enough in the Transformers films.

Source: https://collider.com/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-characters-ranked-by-likability/

Furthermore, in addition to the exploitation of Fox's sexuality, the set of the Transformers films was reportedly a dangerous work environment.

Source: https://collider.com/megan-fox-transformers-controversy-explained/