1998 Ford Taurus Speaker Sizes

The 1998 Ford Taurus factory audio system contains specific locations to accommodate speakers. Front door panels accept a 1 inch speaker size and 6x8 inch speakers. Rear deck lid and tail gate locations support 6x8 inch units, while the rear deck center accommodates 6x9 inch units. Compatible speaker types for replacement or upgrade include tweeters and full-range units.

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

Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
Front Door Panel 1 Tweeter
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Front Door Panel 6x8 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Center 6x9 Full-Range
  • Requires shelf removal
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Rear Deck Lid 6x8 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Tail Gate 6x8 Full-Range
  • Access through rear opening
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

1998 Ford Taurus Speaker Replacement Summary

5 total positions
4 easy to replace
2 high priority
0 professional only

Replacement difficulty:

Low: 4 Medium: 1 High: 0

Replacement priority:

High: 2 Medium: 3 Low: 0

1998 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 1998 Ford Taurus features a dual-speaker configuration in the front door panels, with a 1-inch tweeter handling high frequencies and a 6x8-inch full-range speaker managing the broader audio spectrum.
  • Replacing the factory speakers with aftermarket units may provide enhanced clarity and output, particularly when upgrading the 6x8-inch full-range speakers found in multiple locations throughout the vehicle.
  • The rear deck center position accommodates a 6x9-inch full-range speaker, which differs from the 6x8-inch speakers used in the rear deck lid and tail gate positions.
  • Three separate rear speaker locations are present in the 1998 Ford Taurus, allowing for distributed sound coverage across the rear passenger area and cargo space.
  • Component speaker systems could potentially replace the front door panel setup, utilizing the existing 1-inch tweeter location while upgrading the 6x8-inch full-range position with a dedicated woofer.
  • The single DIN radio opening permits replacement with aftermarket head units of corresponding size, which may offer improved power output to drive upgraded speakers more effectively.