1990 Ford Taurus Speaker Sizes
The 1990 Ford Taurus speaker size chart provides factory audio system specifications for replacement or aftermarket upgrade purposes. Information includes speaker locations within the vehicle: dashboard mounting positions, front door panel installations, rear speaker placements, and rear deck lid configurations. Data assists in identifying compatible aftermarket speakers based on original factory specifications and mounting locations.
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| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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1990 Ford Taurus Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
4
easy to replace
2
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 2 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 2 Medium: 4 Low: 01990 Ford Taurus Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN | 7"×2" | 180×50 | Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The dashboard location in the 1990 Ford Taurus accommodates 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which typically serve as supplementary high-frequency output rather than primary sound sources.
- Front door panels present dual sizing options at both 5.25 inch and 6.5 inch, suggesting factory variations or aftermarket flexibility that allows for either midbass-focused components or full-range drivers depending on system design.
- The 6.5 inch front door opening may provide improved low-frequency response compared to the smaller 5.25 inch alternative, particularly when utilizing midbass drivers in a component speaker configuration.
- Rear speaker positions accommodate 6.5 inch drivers with both midbass and full-range compatibility, potentially serving as fill speakers in a front-focused soundstage or primary rear output in factory configurations.
- Rear deck lid locations offer two distinct oval formats at 6x8 inch and 6x9 inch, with the larger 6x9 inch opening generally providing greater cone area for enhanced bass output and overall efficiency.
- Full-range compatibility across rear deck positions indicates these locations may have been designed for coaxial speakers combining woofer and tweeter elements in single-chassis designs.
- The variety of sizing options across different locations suggests that speaker replacement could be prioritized based on listening position, with front door upgrades typically yielding more noticeable sound quality improvements than rear positions.
- Component separation between dashboard tweeters and front door midbass drivers could create a more detailed soundstage than relying solely on full-range speakers in any single location.