1986 Lincoln Town Car Speaker Sizes
The 1986 Lincoln Town Car factory audio system features a dashboard and a front door panel that accommodate 5.25 inch units, while a rear deck lid supports a 6x9 inch speaker size. Available compatible speaker types for replacement and upgrade projects consist of full-range and midbass units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 5.25 | Full-Range |
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| Front Door Panel | 5.25 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
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1986 Lincoln Town Car 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: 01986 Lincoln Town Car 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 dashboard location in the 1986 Lincoln Town Car may require replacement before other positions if audio clarity from the frontal staging area is compromised, as the 5.25 inch full-range drivers handle the primary forward sound projection.
- Front door panel installations could accommodate either midbass or full-range configurations, suggesting flexibility in system design depending on whether a dedicated tweeter setup is implemented elsewhere.
- The 6x9 inch rear deck lid speakers typically contribute to rear-fill audio, and their larger surface area compared to the front locations may provide enhanced low-frequency response in the cabin.
- Upgrading from factory full-range speakers to component systems in the front locations could separate frequency duties more effectively, though this would require the midbass option specified for the door panels.
- The single DIN radio opening may limit integration of aftermarket head units with advanced features unless adapters or modifications are considered for the dashboard space.
- Sound improvement efforts might prioritize the front door panels first, as the midbass capability there could support a more substantial upgrade path than the dashboard location.
- The full-range designation across all positions indicates the factory system likely lacks dedicated tweeters or crossover networks, suggesting a basic audio configuration from the manufacturer.