2016 Ford Fusion Speaker Sizes
The 2016 Ford Fusion factory audio system features specific mounting provisions, where front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 1 inch units alongside 6.5 inch speakers, while center dash and rear deck center locations accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, and the rear deck lid supports a 6x9 inch speaker size. Available compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade include tweeters, full-range drivers, and midbass 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 |
|
| Front Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
|
| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
|
| Rear Deck Center | 3.5 | Midrange |
|
| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
|
| Rear Door Panel | 1 | Tweeter |
|
| Rear Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
|
2016 Ford Fusion Speaker Replacement Summary
7
total positions
5
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 5 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 5 Low: 02016 Ford Fusion 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 2016 Ford Fusion factory audio system includes dedicated tweeters in both front and rear door panels, suggesting that upgrading the larger door speakers may provide the most noticeable improvement since separate high-frequency drivers are already handling treble reproduction.
- Component speaker systems with 6.5 inch woofers would integrate directly into the existing door panel setup, as the 1 inch tweeters can be replaced with aftermarket units designed to match the frequency response of upgraded midbass drivers.
- Full-range speakers installed in the door panels would eliminate the need for separate tweeters, though this approach might sacrifice the stereo imaging benefits that dedicated high-frequency drivers positioned higher in the door can provide.
- The rear deck 6x9 inch location typically handles a broader frequency range than the 3.5 inch center midrange speaker, making the larger oval speakers a potentially higher priority for replacement when seeking enhanced bass response and overall output.
- Aftermarket midrange drivers in the 3.5 inch rear deck center position could improve vocal clarity and mid-frequency detail without requiring modifications to the factory mounting locations.
- The center dash 3.5 inch full-range speaker contributes to soundstage width and can help fill gaps in the stereo image, though its smaller size limits low-frequency extension compared to the door-mounted units.
- Both Single DIN and Double DIN head unit compatibility provides flexibility for integrating aftermarket source units with enhanced power output or signal processing capabilities that could better drive upgraded speakers throughout the cabin.