1998 Ford Expedition Speaker Sizes
The 1998 Ford Expedition factory audio system includes front door panel and rear door panel locations that accommodate 6x8 inch speakers. Additionally, the rear side panel accepts an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a replacement and upgrade consist of full-range and woofer units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Door Panel | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 8 | Woofer |
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1998 Ford Expedition Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 1 Low: 11998 Ford Expedition Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN or Double DIN | 7"×2" or 7"×4" | 180×50 or 180×100 | Vehicle supports both radio sizes |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 1998 Ford Expedition uses 6x8 inch speakers in both front and rear door panels, with an additional 8 inch woofer in the rear side panel position.
- Door panel speakers are designated for full-range use, suggesting they handle both mid-range frequencies and higher frequencies without requiring separate tweeters.
- The rear side panel position accommodates a woofer, indicating this location focuses on lower frequency reproduction to complement the door-mounted full-range units.
- Upgrading the door panel speakers may provide the most noticeable improvement in overall sound quality, as these full-range units handle the majority of the audible frequency spectrum.
- The 6x8 inch oval configuration in the doors allows for greater cone area compared to round 6.5 inch speakers while fitting within similar mounting locations.
- Aftermarket speakers maintaining the 6x8 inch form factor would integrate into the existing mounting points without requiring modifications to the door panels.
- The dedicated woofer position suggests the factory audio design included some level of frequency distribution, with the 8 inch unit handling bass frequencies separately from the door speakers.
- Radio replacement options include both single DIN and double DIN head units, providing flexibility for aftermarket stereo installations with varying feature sets and display sizes.