Force Touch trackpad stopped working

Same here dude.

In my case I had an system error, I could not shut down properly my MacBook Pro. Just like you restart did not help at all. I had to shut it down and power it up again. After that my trackpad worked properly.

I think it was some kind of software failure, since now my trackpad works fine.

I suspect that this issue occurs after an unexpected shut down. Something to do with power and software.

Completely shut down your Macbook Pro and then power it up. (Restarting won't fix this)

If the step above did not fix your issue then most probably there is something wrong with your trackpad (hardware related issue), you will have to take it back to Apple or to the shop you bought it from, so they can have a look and repair your device.

My keypad (early 2015 MBP) stopped tracking or clicking right after I turned off the external HDMI monitor. I was getting ready to shut down for the night. I wonder why I don't get enough sleep. The tracking returned when I pulled the HDMI plug out of the socket. I'm no OS expert, but I am guessing they are polling the wrong signal someplace. And, judging from the wide range of behaviors reported, there may be multiple problems. I'm guessing HDMI is but one of them.

I have the same problem on my MacBook Pro (13 inch late 2016, non touch bar - MLL42). Today morning, all of a sudden the haptic feedback stopped working for nothing. The force touch works well but I don't have haptic feedback. It feels awkward.

This problem was happened once before but it fixed after a full shut down. This time I tried restarting and full shut down but it didn't work. Also I did reset SMC and PRAM but nothing happened. I don't know what to do.

I think I found the solution. Its a hardware problem. The ribbon cable loses its connection after time. All you have to do is unscrew the back and put the ribbon cable back in place by pressing on top of the connection.

The bluetooth trackpad that came with my 2015 iMac today would no long click but the cursor would move. After I discovered the on/off switch on the trackpad, I cycled it off then on again. Then all was ok with clicking again.

Hurry and take it back. You have 14 days from date of purchase to return it for an exchange or money back - no questions asked. Or you can have it repaired.

Please make a Genius Appointment before you take it in for service.

I had the same prblem with mY MBPr Early 2015. It occurred After I connected my Tv via HDMI for looking a Movie. After disconnect the Tv had the Force Touch Trackpad doesn't work. After a Restart it had Works.

Next time this happens try logging into another user account (preferably a fresh new user) and see if it works or not. This will tell you whether it may be software or hardware related.

The exact same thing happened to me. Haptic feedback (and force touch) suddenly stopped working. Restart did not help, BUT a full shut down and start again fixed it. Thanks for posting that!

Same thing happened to me just now.

Detail:

1. Macbook Pro 15 Inch 2015 (dedicated graphics)
2. I did not full shut down before hand (just close the lid)
3. I was running Safari at the time (Youtube) before closing.
4. Happened when I open screen of the laptop

I'm having the same problem. I own Macbook pro 2015, "13. This is the second time the problem occurs. Some fiddling with switching between two of my accounts solved the problem first time round. But this time nothing seems to do it. I tried restarting, and i tried shutting down completely. Force touch still isn't working. I might have to take it to Apple Store, which I'd rather not do unless I absolutely have to. There is next to no threads on this subject on the web. Has anyone so far figured out what causes this to happen and how to fix it permanently?

Thanks

R.

Ok, after half an hour of not doing anything at all about it - I'd run out of ideas - the force touch comes back (sic!)

It now works again. What the heck is going on here?

I agree, it's very worrisome as it's a random problem! Just make sure you activate tap-to-click!!!