Intermittently while driving a wrench appears on my dash and says powertrain malfunction and the car goes into limp mode

Tiny
KEMARIA
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  • 2019 FORD FUSION
  • 4WD
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  • 26,000 MILES
So I took it to an AutoZone to have them run a diagnostic on it and it came back as a sensor issue. They told me to disconnect the negative battery terminal and reconnect. It is this what I should do?
Monday, April 5th, 2021 AT 7:40 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not sure if that will help. What code was found? What sensor was an issue? As far as sensors, usually disconnecting the battery won't change what they are doing.

I hope to be honest, this vehicle should still be under the basic 3/36K warranty. Everything other than maintenance items is covered. Also, based on the sensor, it could be covered for much longer.

Let me know as much as you can or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 AT 9:09 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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This guide can help explain limp mode and the guide before can help you find the codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing';

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 AT 6:16 PM

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