2017 Ford Focus Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Ford Focus factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accommodate designated audio components, pairing the center dash and dashboard with 3.5 inch speakers, and the front door panel and rear door panel with 6.5 inch units. Additionally, the front door panel and rear door panel accept 1 inch units, while the rear side panel accommodates an 8 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for a system replacement and upgrade consist of tweeters, full-range drivers, midbass units, and woofers.
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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| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 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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| Rear Side Panel | 8 | Woofer |
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2017 Ford Focus Speaker Replacement Summary
7
total positions
4
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 3 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 12017 Ford Focus 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 2017 Ford Focus utilizes a multi-speaker configuration that separates frequency ranges across different locations, with dedicated tweeters handling high frequencies, midbass or full-range drivers managing mid and low frequencies, and woofers reproducing bass content.
- Tweeters positioned in both front and rear door panels measure 1 inch, suggesting a factory system designed to distribute high-frequency sound throughout the cabin rather than limiting treble reproduction to the front soundstage alone.
- The center dash and dashboard locations each accommodate 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which likely contribute to vocal clarity and center imaging in the factory audio system.
- Both front and rear door panels feature 6.5 inch speaker openings compatible with either midbass or full-range drivers, offering flexibility for replacement speakers that focus on mid-frequency accuracy or those that handle a broader frequency spectrum.
- An 8 inch woofer in the rear side panel location indicates factory provision for dedicated low-frequency reproduction, which may provide stronger bass response than systems relying solely on door-mounted speakers.
- Aftermarket audio upgrades could prioritize replacing the 6.5 inch door speakers first, as these locations typically handle the majority of audible frequency content and contribute most significantly to overall sound quality in automotive audio systems.
- Component speaker systems with separate tweeters and woofers would align well with the existing speaker layout, since the factory configuration already separates high-frequency drivers from larger midbass units in the door panels.
- The availability of both single DIN and double DIN radio compatibility suggests the head unit opening may accommodate larger touchscreen receivers or other aftermarket equipment without requiring dash modifications.