Why do Ford Fiestas have unreliable transmissions?

I've noticed that a lot of Ford Fiesta owners complain about the car's transmission failing after just a few years of use. Is there a specific reason for this and is there anything I can do to prevent it?

Unfortunately, Ford Fiestas have a known issue with their transmissions, specifically the PowerShift DCTs. These transmissions use a dual clutch system instead of a traditional automatic and can be prone to premature failure.

As a Ford Fiesta owner myself, I've had to replace my transmission twice in the past 5 years. It's definitely frustrating and I've found that keeping up with regular maintenance and avoiding excessive stop-and-go city driving can help prolong the life of the transmission.

I've heard that regularly changing the transmission fluid can also help prevent issues with the transmission. It's a relatively easy and inexpensive maintenance task that could potentially save you from costly repairs down the line.