2017 Ford Taurus Speaker Sizes

The 2017 Ford Taurus speaker size chart details factory audio system specifications across multiple locations. Information covers speakers in the dashboard, center dash, a-pillar, front door panel, rear door panel, and rear deck lid. Replacement and aftermarket upgrade specifications are provided for each position within the factory audio system.

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Speaker Details by Location
Location Size Type Notes
A-Pillar 1 Tweeter
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Professional installation recommended
  • Low replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: high
Center Dash 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires dashboard disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Dashboard 3.5 Full-Range
  • Requires panel disassembly
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: medium
Front Door Panel 6x8 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • High replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 6x9 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Deck Lid 3.5 Full-Range
  • Access through trunk
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low
Rear Door Panel 6x8 Full-Range
  • Standard installation
  • Medium replacement priority
  • Replacement difficulty: low

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: 1

Replacement priority:

High: 1 Medium: 5 Low: 1

Additional 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.