94 cutoff light?

I have a 94' Escort 1.9L SEFI with the fuel cut out light on when the ignition is turned to start. This all started when i took the head off to replace the headgasket and first start after i got it back together it started fine and ran for a minute or 2 and then after i just turned it off it would not start again(ran out of gas). I have now added more gas to the tank, replaced the fuel filter, and replaced the fuel pump. Still not starting, i hear the pump prime when i turn the key to "on" and it sputters occasionally but does not start. I tried the bleed off valve and it has pressure more than enough i believe (i do not have an actual gauge). we have checked the timing belt and it turned out to be fine...any ideas? THX