fuel gauge will not respond to additional fuel

2002 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
50,000 MILES
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MONTY1950
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Hello, My 2002 Lincoln Continental's fuel gauge will not respond to additional fuel until I've driven 5 or 10 miles. I've tried pushing down on the trunk lid to free a stuck float. I've tried resetting the driver's computer. Any ideas? Thanks M - Nice site :-)
Feb 16, 2012 at 3:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the fuel sending unit checked-start here
Feb 16, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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