1989 Mercury Tracer Speaker Sizes
The 1989 Mercury Tracer factory audio system features specific mounting positions. Dashboard locations accept 4 inch speakers, while rear deck lid positions accommodate a 6.5 inch speaker size. Compatible speaker types for system replacement and upgrade include midrange, midbass, and full-range units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 4 | Midrange |
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| Rear Deck Lid | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
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1989 Mercury Tracer Speaker Replacement Summary
2
total positions
1
easy to replace
0
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 1 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 0 Medium: 2 Low: 01989 Mercury Tracer 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 1989 Mercury Tracer features dashboard positions that accommodate 4-inch midrange speakers, which typically handle vocal frequencies and instrumental mid-tones rather than deep bass reproduction.
- Rear deck lid positions in the 1989 Mercury Tracer accept 6.5-inch speakers designed for either midbass output or full-range operation, providing options based on whether additional subwoofers are part of the audio configuration.
- Replacing the rear deck speakers could offer more substantial sound improvement than dashboard speaker replacement, given the larger cone area available for moving air and producing lower frequencies.
- Full-range 6.5-inch speakers in the rear positions would need to reproduce bass, midrange, and treble without assistance, while midbass variants would focus on lower-mid frequencies typically between 80 Hz and 500 Hz.
- The single DIN radio slot follows a standard 2-inch height specification, which allows for aftermarket head unit installation without requiring custom dash modifications.
- Dashboard midrange speakers often benefit from materials like treated fabric or composite cones that emphasize clarity in the critical vocal frequency range without requiring substantial power handling.