2013 Ford Taurus Speaker Sizes
The 2013 Ford Taurus factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accommodate designated components. Center dash and rear deck center locations accept 3.5 inch units. Front door panel and rear door panel locations accept 6x8 inch speakers. A-pillar locations accept a 1 inch speaker size, while rear deck lid locations accept 6x9 inch units. Compatible speaker types for a replacement or upgrade include tweeter, full-range, and midrange configurations.
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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| Center Dash | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Center | 3.5 | Midrange |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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2013 Ford Taurus Speaker Replacement Summary
6
total positions
3
easy to replace
1
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 3 Medium: 2 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 4 Low: 12013 Ford Taurus Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double DIN | 7"×4" | 180×100 | Double size for modern multimedia systems with large touchscreens |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 2013 Ford Taurus incorporates a multi-location speaker configuration with varying sizes distributed across the cabin, suggesting a factory attempt at creating spatial audio coverage through strategic placement rather than relying solely on larger drivers.
- The A-pillar tweeters at 1 inch likely handle upper frequency reproduction, while the 3.5 inch center dash and rear deck center positions may focus on midrange and vocal clarity, creating a potential staging foundation when combined with the larger door and deck speakers.
- Both front and rear door panels utilize 6x8 inch full-range speakers, indicating consistent lateral sound distribution, though these oval-format drivers might benefit from aftermarket replacements that offer improved cone materials and higher power handling than factory components.
- The rear deck lid houses 6x9 inch full-range speakers, which represent the largest drivers in the system and could contribute bass reinforcement, though their positioning and factory limitations might restrict low-frequency extension without supplemental subwoofer support.
- Upgrading the door panel speakers could provide the most noticeable improvement in overall sound quality since these locations typically offer better acoustic coupling with listeners and handle much of the audible frequency spectrum in factory configurations.
- The presence of dedicated tweeter locations suggests that component speaker systems with separate crossovers might integrate effectively, particularly in the front stage where the A-pillar tweeters and door speakers could work together if properly matched and phased.
- The double DIN radio opening allows for aftermarket head unit installations that could provide enhanced equalization and time alignment controls, potentially optimizing the factory speaker locations or coordinating with upgraded drivers for improved sonic coherence.