The Lemon IndexThe engine computer lost power sooner than expected after shut-off.
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
Failing main relay. Then: weak battery; wiring fault.
Owners named P068A in 9 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ford Escape.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P068A, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2016 Ford Fusion · 2022 Ford Escape
The details
What P068A means
The engine computer lost power sooner than expected after shut-off.
Can I drive with P068A?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
44% of the owner complaints that name P068A also say the car warning lights and electrical faults. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P068A
- Failing main relay
- Weak battery
- Wiring fault
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 44% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Model years that report P068A most
2016 Ford Fusion (2), 2022 Ford Escape (2).
Related codes
P0685 P069E P06B8 P0657 P0651 P06DA P0638 P06DD
Quick answers
What does P068A mean?
ECM/PCM Power Relay De-Energized - Too Early. The engine computer lost power sooner than expected after shut-off.
Can I drive with P068A?
Get it fixed soon. A few more days of normal driving is usually OK, but waiting can turn a small repair into a bigger one or a breakdown.
What causes P068A?
Failing main relay; Weak battery; Wiring fault.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P068A. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.