Trackpad Problems: Two-Finger Sometimes Not Working

This is a recent problem I've been having that's just surfaced only this week.
Every now and then, as I'm two-finger scrolling, the trackpad will register only one finger, consequently moving the mouse only. Settings are alright, otherwise two-finger scrolling wouldn't be working at all. It works, but sometimes it does not.

Sometimes recalcitrant trackpads can be corrected by a very through cleaning of the trackpad.  See if that is the cure.
This could be it. I am using a protector film, but it's the same sheet that I've been using since 2009. The film could be deterioating. I will remove it and check. I hope the trackpad is not susceptible to staining over time...
If not, open the MBP and see if the battery has swollen and is interfering with the trackpad.
Good to know, though not likely not the case as the battery was recently changed.

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