After installing an aftermarket fuel pump, the fuel gauge is not working, and the fuel light is on

2000 FORD FOCUS
180,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MEFOO12
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Installed new fuel pump and the car runs fine but no fuel indicator and the fuel light is on. there is proper resistance coming off the sending unit.
Jul 5, 2022 at 2:52 AM
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Yep, It could be the float got messed up during the installation, if not I would get a Motorcraft unit from Amazon or Rockauto to replace it with. Here is a video that will help you do the job:

https://youtu.be/D1AyqeftAmA

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Jul 5, 2022 at 11:01 AM
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