1996 ford ranger gas gauge not working?

Alright… My gas gauge sets right at the top of the E when moving, but when i turn the vehicle off, it will read right under the quarter tank line, than right back to E when it gets turned back on. Would this lean more to the sending unit in the tank or a bad gauge? Fuse is good. Figured i would rather ask before trying either option.

The sending unit is in the gas tank usually attached to the fuel pump.

Sending unit.

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