2017 Ford Flex Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Ford Flex factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accept various hardware dimensions. The a-pillar accepts a 1 inch speaker size, while the dashboard and d-pillar accommodate 3.5 inch speakers. Furthermore, front door panels and rear door panels support 6x8 inch units, and the rear side panel accepts an 8 inch unit. Compatible replacement and upgrade speaker types include tweeters, full-range units, midranges, and woofers.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-Pillar | 1 | Tweeter |
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| D-Pillar | 3.5 | Midrange |
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| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| 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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2017 Ford Flex Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
2
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 2 High: 2Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 3Additional Notes
- The 2017 Ford Flex factory audio configuration includes dedicated tweeters in the A-pillars, which handle high-frequency reproduction separately from the larger door speakers.
- Front and rear door panels share the same 6x8 inch full-range speaker configuration, potentially simplifying the replacement process if both locations are upgraded simultaneously.
- The 3.5 inch D-pillar midrange speakers may contribute to rear passenger audio quality, though their smaller size typically limits lower frequency output compared to the door-mounted units.
- An 8 inch woofer in the rear side panel position suggests the factory system includes some bass reinforcement beyond what the door speakers provide alone.
- Dashboard-mounted 3.5 inch full-range speakers could affect center stage imaging and overall soundstage width, though their compact size may restrict dynamic range capabilities.
- Replacing the front door 6x8 inch speakers and A-pillar tweeters might yield the most noticeable improvement in sound quality, as these positions typically receive the most attention in aftermarket audio upgrades.
- The presence of separate tweeters, midrange, and woofer locations indicates a multi-way speaker arrangement that divides the audio spectrum across different driver types and positions.