The Lemon IndexThe engine computer found an error in its saved memory.
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 engine computer. Then: needs reprogramming.
Owners named P06B8 in 5 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Ford Fiesta.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P06B8, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2011 Ford Fiesta · 2014 Ford Focus
The details
What P06B8 means
The engine computer found an error in its saved memory.
Can I drive with P06B8?
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.
Common causes of P06B8
- Failing engine computer
- Needs reprogramming
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
Model years that report P06B8 most
2011 Ford Fiesta (2), 2014 Ford Focus (2).
Related codes
P069E P06DA P06DD P06DE P068A P06E9 P0685 P0657
Quick answers
What does P06B8 mean?
Internal Control Module Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) Error. The engine computer found an error in its saved memory.
Can I drive with P06B8?
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 P06B8?
Failing engine computer; Needs reprogramming.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P06B8. 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.