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Both of those gauges have separate temperature sending units somewhere on the motor block. It is not likely that they would both go out at the same time BUT IT IS POSSIBLE!

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Q: Why did the temperature and oil pressure gauges stop working; on a 1988 ford ranger 20 liter?
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