2019 Ford Explorer Speaker Sizes
The 2019 Ford Explorer factory audio system contains specific locations to accommodate speakers. Center dash and d-pillar accept 3.5 inch units, rear door panel accommodates a 6.5 inch speaker size, rear side panel supports an 8 inch unit, front door panel accommodates 1 inch and 6x9 inch speakers. Available replacement and upgrade types feature tweeter, midrange, woofer, and full-range units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| D-Pillar | 3.5 | Midrange |
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| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
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| Front Door Panel | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Side Panel | 8 | Woofer |
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2019 Ford Explorer Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
3
easy to replace
2
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 2 Low: 2Additional Notes
- The 2019 Ford Explorer contains six distinct speaker locations with varying sizes and functions, suggesting a multi-component audio system design that separates frequency ranges across different positions.
- The 1 inch tweeter location in the front door panel handles high-frequency reproduction, while the 6x9 inch full-range speaker in the same door area likely manages mid and low frequencies, indicating a two-way component setup in the front doors.
- The center dash houses a 3.5 inch full-range speaker that may serve dialogue and center channel duties in factory audio systems, though replacement options in this size category could improve clarity for front-seat occupants.
- D-pillar mounted 3.5 inch midrange speakers focus on specific frequency bands rather than full-range reproduction, which suggests they work in conjunction with other speakers to create surround sound staging.
- Rear door panels accommodate 6.5 inch speakers compatible with both midbass and full-range types, offering flexibility in replacement strategy depending on whether the factory system already includes dedicated woofers elsewhere.
- The 8 inch woofer position in the rear side panel handles low-frequency output, and upgrading this location with higher-sensitivity or higher-excursion drivers could substantially improve bass response without requiring subwoofer installation.
- Replacing the front door tweeters and 6x9 speakers would likely yield the most noticeable improvement in sound quality, as these positions handle the majority of frequencies that listeners perceive most directly.
- The variety of speaker sizes present indicates that replacement projects could be approached incrementally, starting with high-priority locations and expanding to secondary positions as budget allows.