2014 Ford Taurus Speaker Sizes
The 2014 Ford Taurus factory audio system integrates multiple locations, where the center dash and rear deck center accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, and the front door panel and rear door panel accommodate 6x8 inch units. Additionally, the a-pillar accepts a 1 inch speaker size, while the rear deck lid supports 6x9 inch units. Compatible types for audio replacement and upgrade consist of tweeter, full-range, and midrange.
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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2014 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: 12014 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 2014 Ford Taurus factory audio system incorporates a multi-location speaker layout with varying sizes and purposes across seven distinct positions.
- A-pillar tweeters at 1 inch handle high-frequency reproduction, while the center dash and rear deck center positions utilize 3.5-inch drivers for full-range and midrange duties respectively.
- The door panel locations accommodate 6x8-inch full-range speakers in both front and rear positions, providing primary mid-bass and midrange output for occupants.
- Rear deck lid positions accept 6x9-inch full-range speakers, which typically offer enhanced low-frequency extension compared to smaller door-mounted units.
- Replacement priority may favor the front door panels first, as these locations contribute most significantly to the sound stage and overall listening experience for front-seat occupants.
- Component speaker systems could potentially utilize the existing A-pillar tweeter locations alongside upgraded front door woofers for improved staging and frequency separation.
- The double DIN radio opening allows for aftermarket head unit installation without dash modification, potentially enabling advanced audio processing and source options.
- Upgrading the 6x8-inch door speakers with higher-sensitivity units could produce noticeable improvements in clarity and volume capability without amplifier modification.
- The rear deck 6x9-inch position may benefit from coaxial speakers with integrated tweeters to maintain rear-fill high-frequency content if A-pillar tweeters serve only front zones.
- Full-range speaker types in multiple locations suggest the factory system relies on broadband drivers rather than dedicated component separation in most positions.