2017 Ford Taurus Speaker Sizes
The 2017 Ford Taurus factory audio system features specific mounting locations that accommodate designated drivers, including the a-pillar accepting a 1 inch speaker size, while center dash, dashboard, and rear deck lid locations accommodate 3.5 inch speakers, and front door panel, rear door panel, and rear deck lid locations accept 6x8 inch units alongside an additional rear deck lid area supporting 6x9 inch units. Component replacement and upgrade options consist of tweeters and full-range units.
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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| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Rear Door Panel | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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2017 Ford Taurus Speaker Replacement Summary
7
total positions
4
easy to replace
1
high priority
1
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 4 Medium: 2 High: 1Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 5 Low: 1Additional Notes
- The 2017 Ford Taurus contains seven distinct speaker locations with varying sizes that range from 1-inch tweeters to 6x9-inch full-range speakers.
- The A-pillar positions accommodate 1-inch tweeters, which typically handle high-frequency sound reproduction in the upper spectrum.
- Multiple 3.5-inch full-range speakers are installed across the center dash, dashboard, and rear deck lid locations, suggesting a distributed audio architecture.
- Both front and rear door panels utilize 6x8-inch full-range speakers, which may provide mid-range frequencies and vocal clarity in the cabin environment.
- The rear deck lid contains both 3.5-inch and 6x9-inch speaker options, with the larger 6x9-inch size potentially offering enhanced low-frequency response.
- Upgrading the 6x8-inch door panel speakers could be prioritized since door locations often contribute significantly to overall soundstage and imaging.
- The 6x9-inch rear deck speakers might benefit from replacement with higher sensitivity units to improve bass output without additional amplification.
- Component speaker systems could potentially replace the A-pillar tweeters and door speakers for improved frequency separation and sound quality.
- The presence of dedicated tweeter locations suggests the factory system may have attempted some level of frequency distribution across the listening area.
- Aftermarket speakers matching these factory sizes would likely install without requiring modifications to mounting brackets or openings.