1987 Ford Tempo Speaker Sizes
The 1987 Ford Tempo factory audio system features specific mounting locations for various audio components. The dashboard and front door panel accept 3.5 inch and 5.25 inch units respectively, while the rear deck lid accommodates a 6x8 inch speaker size. Midbass and full-range units serve as compatible speaker types for a sound system upgrade and replacement.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x8 | Full-Range |
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1987 Ford Tempo Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 01987 Ford Tempo 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 1987 Ford Tempo dashboard positions accommodate 3.5 inch full-range speakers, which typically represent the first replacement consideration due to their proximity to listeners and direct sound projection into the cabin space.
- Front door panel locations accept 5.25 inch speakers with flexibility between midbass and full-range configurations, allowing the option to dedicate these positions to lower frequency reproduction or maintain broader frequency coverage depending on the overall system approach.
- The rear deck lid area houses 6x8 inch oval speakers in full-range configuration, which may contribute ambient sound fill and potentially reinforce mid-to-low frequency content when the 1987 Ford Tempo retains factory system architecture.
- Full-range speaker types present across all three locations suggest the factory design prioritized individual speaker independence rather than component separation, where each position handles its own frequency spectrum without requiring crossover coordination between different drivers.
- The single DIN radio opening provides standard aftermarket head unit compatibility, which could facilitate signal processing upgrades or amplification integration when pursuing sound improvement beyond speaker replacement alone.
- Prioritizing dashboard and front door replacements over rear deck positions would concentrate sonic upgrades in forward locations closer to front seat occupants, where tonal balance and clarity changes tend to register more noticeably during listening.