What could cause my gas gauge to go to empty with gas in the car and shut the car off? 1996 Ford Taurus

Tiny
PHARRYHUNTER
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  • 1996 FORD TAURUS
  • 84,000 MILES
I put gas in the car the gas gauge goes up, then goes to E. And shuts the car down as if out of gas.
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 AT 10:01 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel sending unit and fuel pressure
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 AT 10:05 PM
Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure. The fuel sending unit maybe faulty. Thats why the gauge is off. You will need to have it tested.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 AT 10:11 PM

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