2002 Ford Taurus Fuel gauge not working

2002 FORD TAURUS
102,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LARRYW64
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Fuel gauge reads between 1/2 and 1/3. Replaced fuel pump and sending unit. No blown fuses found.
Jul 1, 2014 at 1:41 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did it do the same thing with the old pump? If so, have you checked grounds? Also, were the connectors clean and tight on the pump? If everything is good as far as ground and power and connectors, then either the body control module (BCM) or the gauge itself is bad.
Jul 1, 2014 at 6:32 PM
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LARRYW64
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Yes, after changing the pump it reads the same. all electrical connections looked clean & were tight fitting.

Larry
Jul 2, 2014 at 11:39 AM
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LARRYW64
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Is there a way to check the gauge?
Jul 2, 2014 at 11:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If all wiring is good, it is either a bad gauge or BCM.
Jul 2, 2014 at 7:24 PM
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