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Ford P06B8

15 VEHICLES. *PE

DriveUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with P06B8.
ChargeUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish charging safety or charging impact.
ServiceContact a Ford dealer or qualified service provider, particularly if P06B8 was set after PCM reprogramming or remains stored with the MIL illuminated.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For certain 2009–2015 Ford vehicles, P06B8 may be set with the MIL on after powertrain control module (PCM) reprogramming if the key was not left in the OFF position for 30 seconds after programming. The supplied evidence specifically lists 2012–2015 Ford Focus vehicles in the US as applicable.

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1. What does P06B8 mean?

For certain 2009–2015 Ford vehicles, P06B8 may be set with the MIL on after powertrain control module (PCM) reprogramming if the key was not left in the OFF position for 30 seconds after programming. The supplied evidence specifically lists 2012–2015 Ford Focus vehicles in the US as applicable.

2. Technical explanation

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10057865 (ASI-44707), published September 1, 2014, states that after PCM reprogramming, the MIL may illuminate with DTCs P06B8, P068A, and P2610 when the key is not left in the OFF position for 30 seconds following programming on some 2009–2015 Ford vehicles. The supplied evidence does not establish a component-level definition for P06B8.

3. What system is affected?

Powertrain control module (PCM) programming/post-programming procedure. A broader system assignment is not yet established by verified evidence.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated after PCM reprogramming.
  • P06B8 may occur together with P068A and P2610 after the described programming condition.

6. Possible causes

  • After PCM reprogramming, the key was not left in the OFF position for 30 seconds following programming.
  • Other causes are not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with P06B8.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish charging safety or charging impact.

9. What you can safely do

  • If P06B8 appeared immediately after PCM reprogramming, have a qualified Ford service provider review the programming completion procedure and the associated DTCs.
  • Record whether P06B8 is accompanied by P068A or P2610.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs based on this code; no high-voltage repair procedure is established by the supplied evidence.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether the DTC and MIL appeared after PCM reprogramming.
  2. Check whether the key was left in the OFF position for 30 seconds following programming, as described in NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10057865.
  3. Have a qualified service provider diagnose P06B8 together with any stored P068A and P2610 codes.
  4. Further diagnostic steps are not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact a Ford dealer or qualified service provider, particularly if P06B8 was set after PCM reprogramming or remains stored with the MIL illuminated.

12. What the service center may check

  • Review the PCM reprogramming event and post-programming key-OFF procedure.
  • Check for stored P06B8, P068A, and P2610 DTCs.
  • Use the applicable Ford service information for the vehicle before performing further diagnosis.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • The supplied evidence identifies a post-PCM-reprogramming key-OFF procedure issue as a condition associated with P06B8, P068A, and P2610.
  • A specific repair, code-clearing procedure, or reprogramming resolution is not yet established by the supplied verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10057865: ASI-44707, published September 1, 2014. It reports that MIL illumination with P06B8, P068A, and P2610 can occur after PCM reprogramming if the key is not left OFF for 30 seconds following programming on some 2009–2015 Ford vehicles.

16. Recall information

  • No recall information was supplied or established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10057865, ASI-44707: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/ffdd/tsbs/TSBS_RECEIVED_2015-2019.zip#nhtsa_id=10057865

19. Frequently asked questions

What does P06B8 mean on the applicable Ford Focus?

The supplied evidence does not provide a component-level definition. It identifies P06B8 as one of several DTCs that may set with the MIL after PCM reprogramming when the key is not left OFF for 30 seconds after programming.

Which Ford Focus vehicles are listed as applicable?

The supplied applicability record lists US-market Ford Focus model years 2012 through 2015.

Can P06B8 occur with other codes?

Yes. The official communication specifically lists P068A and P2610 with P06B8 in the described post-programming condition.

Is it safe to drive or charge with P06B8?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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