2017 Ford C-Max Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Ford C-Max factory audio system includes specific mounting locations that accommodate different components. The dashboard accommodates a 1 inch speaker size and 3.5 inch speakers, while the front door panel supports 6.5 inch units. Additionally, the rear door panel accommodates a 1 inch speaker and 6.5 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade include tweeters, full-range drivers, and midbass units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Dashboard | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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2017 Ford C-Max Speaker Replacement Summary
5
total positions
3
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 4 Low: 0Additional Notes
- The 2017 Ford C-Max audio system includes five distinct speaker locations across the cabin, with dashboard and door panel mounting points distributed throughout the interior space.
- Tweeter locations are positioned in both the dashboard and rear door panels, utilizing 1-inch mounting points designed for high-frequency sound reproduction.
- The dashboard incorporates both tweeter and full-range speaker options, with the 3.5-inch mounting points potentially serving mid-range frequencies when full-range drivers are installed.
- Front and rear door panels share identical 6.5-inch mounting specifications, allowing for either midbass or full-range speaker installations depending on system configuration preferences.
- Midbass-capable speakers in the 6.5-inch positions would typically handle mid-to-low frequency ranges, while full-range options at these locations could reproduce a broader frequency spectrum without requiring separate tweeters.
- The factory configuration suggests a component-style setup possibility, with dedicated tweeters handling high frequencies while larger door speakers manage mid and low-range output.
- Upgrading the 6.5-inch door panel speakers might offer the most substantial improvement in overall sound quality, given their larger surface area and ability to move more air than the smaller dashboard drivers.
- The dual compatibility of door panel positions provides flexibility for aftermarket installations, accommodating either dedicated midbass drivers in multi-way setups or standalone full-range solutions.