2020 Ford F-150 Speaker Sizes

The 2020 Ford F-150 factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accept various components, such as the a-pillar which accommodates a 1 inch speaker size, the center dash supporting 3.5 inch units, and the front door panel accommodating 6x9 inch speakers. Additionally, the rear door panel supports 6.5 inch units, while the space behind the rear seat accepts 8 inch units. Compatible types for replacement and upgrade installations include tweeters, full-range drivers, midbass units, and subwoofers.

Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
A-Pillar 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Professional installation recommended
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Behind Rear Seat 8 Subwoofer
  • Requires seat removal
  • Limited access space
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6x9 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6.5 Midbass / Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

2020 Ford F-150 Speaker Replacement Summary

5 total positions
2 easy to replace
1 high priority
1 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 3 Low: 1

Additional Notes

  • The front door panel locations in the 2020 Ford F-150 accommodate 6x9 inch full-range speakers, which may provide broader sound staging compared to circular drivers due to their oval configuration and larger surface area for moving air.
  • A-pillar mounted tweeters at 1 inch can help extend the high-frequency response of the audio system, potentially improving stereo imaging by positioning treble sources closer to ear level.
  • The rear door panels accept 6.5 inch speakers that can function as either midbass drivers or full-range units, offering flexibility in system design depending on whether dedicated component separation or simpler full-range coverage is preferred.
  • An 8 inch subwoofer location behind the rear seat suggests factory provisions for low-frequency reinforcement, though aftermarket replacement at this position could enhance bass output and extension below what smaller door-mounted drivers typically reproduce.
  • The center dash position with a 3.5 inch full-range speaker may contribute to vocal clarity and center channel presence, though this location is often a lower priority for upgrading compared to the larger front and rear door speakers that handle more of the overall frequency spectrum.
  • Replacing the front door 6x9 inch speakers would likely yield the most noticeable sonic improvement, as these drivers typically handle the majority of midrange and midbass frequencies that dominate most musical content.