Question: Where can I find a 1997 Ford Expedition radio wiring diagram? What are the 1997 Ford Expedition radio wiring harness color codes?
If you’re planning to upgrade the radio in your 1997 Ford Expedition or troubleshoot issues with your car stereo, this guide is here to help!
Our comprehensive 1997 Ford Expedition radio wiring diagram shows all the radio wire harness colors, speaker wire colors, and speaker sizes. Use this head unit pinout guide to help with your car stereo installation or to troubleshoot radio wiring issues in your 1997 Ford Expedition.
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1997 Ford Expedition Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
This 1997 Ford Expedition radio wiring chart shows you all the 1997 Ford Expedition stereo wire color codes and their radio wire functions. This easy-to-follow guide can help you install a new car stereo or figure out problems with your stereo wiring harness and radio setup. If you don’t see the car radio wiring information you’re looking for, please feel free to ask your question at the bottom of this page.
| Car Stereo Wire Function | Wire Color Code |
|---|---|
| Battery Constant Power Wire (12v+) | Black/Pink |
| Accessory Switched Power Wire (12v+) | Black/Green |
| Ground Wire | Red/Black |
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| Illumination Wire | N/A |
| Dimmer Wire | N/A |
| Antenna Trigger Wire | N/A |
| Amplifier Turn-On Wire | Blue |
| Amplifier Mute Wire | N/A |
| Amplifier Location | N/A |
1997 Ford Expedition Speaker Wiring Guide
This 1997 Ford Expedition speaker wiring guide provides all the speaker wire colors and speaker locations you need for an upgrade or replacement. Whether you are installing new speakers or troubleshooting your factory setup, this 1997 Ford Expedition chart makes it easy to identify each wire and where it connects. If you don’t see the car speaker wiring info you need, feel free to ask your question at the bottom of the page — we are here to help!
| Car Stereo Wire Function | Wire Color Code |
|---|---|
| Dash Center Speaker Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Dash Center Speaker Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Front Left Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Front Left Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Front Right Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Front Right Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Front Left Speaker Positive Wire (+) | White/Red |
| Front Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Brown |
| Front Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Green |
| Front Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | White/Orange |
| Rear Left Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Rear Left Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Rear Right Tweeter Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Rear Right Tweeter Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Rear Left Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Light Blue/Black |
| Rear Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Yellow |
| Rear Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Purple/White |
| Rear Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Light Blue |
| Left Subwoofer Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Left Subwoofer Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
| Right Subwoofer Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
| Right Subwoofer Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
1997 Ford Expedition Speaker Sizes and Locations
This 1997 Ford Expedition speaker guide includes speaker sizes, speaker locations, and helpful info on speaker upgrades. Use this chart to find out what size speakers fit your 1997 Ford Expedition.
| Application | Speaker Size/Location |
|---|---|
| Dash Center Speaker Size | N/A |
| Dash Center Speaker Depth | N/A |
| Dash Center Speaker Location | N/A |
| Front Tweeter Size | N/A |
| Front Tweeter Depth | N/A |
| Front Tweeter Location | N/A |
| Front Speaker Size | 6″ x 8″ Speakers |
| Front Speaker Depth | 4″ Depth |
| Front Speaker Location | Front Doors |
| Rear Tweeter Size | N/A |
| Rear Tweeter Depth | N/A |
| Rear Tweeter Location | N/A |
| Rear Speaker Size | 6″ x 8″ Speakers |
| Rear Speakers Depth | 4″ Depth |
| Rear Speaker Location | Rear Doors |
| Subwoofer Size | N/A |
| Subwoofer Depth | N/A |
| Subwoofer Location | N/A |
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22 thoughts on “1997 Ford Expedition Car Radio Wiring Diagram”
can you help me locate the wiring diagram for 95 explorer with premium stereo package has two plugs one 16 pin and one 6 pin
Nelson, ask and you shall receive: 1995 Ford Explorer Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
i followed your wiring diagram for the 97 ford expedition and i dont have any sound(my expediton came with premium sound package). the head unit comes on and is indicating stereo radio channels but no sound is coming out. i noticed after wiring that there were about 5 wires left over.. would these have anything to do with it? none are showing power or ground ( i checked with a test light). plz help
Todd, your vehicle may have a factory amplifier that needs to be turned on by your after market radio. The car stereo amplifier trigger wire has to be wired up to turn on your factory amplifier. Unfortunately, we do not have this information but maybe someone from the Modified Life community can post that information here. Hope this helps. Good luck.
The speakers are 5 X 7 not 6 X 8
Larry, thanks for the car stereo speaker size information contribution!
I put an after-market radio into my 1997 Expedition. It works, but every time you turn the truck off and take the key out, all the memory gets erased on the radio. Is there an extra wire that I need to hook up besides the ones on this diagram?
Robert, you may have mixed up the battery constant and accessory switched wires. The battery constant always sends power to the radio to save your radio stations and other audio settings. The accessory switched wire sends power to your radio only when the key is in the ignition and your car is on. Check your wiring and make sure the correct radio wires are hooked up to the correct wires on your factory harness. Hope this helps. Good luck.
i have the same problem i followed the wireing like you said but yet i have no sound i read that their might be a factory amp in the truck but i was wondering if you figured a way around it so that i can hear my radio????? please help!!!!!
I have the same problem with the factory amp and sub.
I installed a new Radio in my Expedition and have no sound.
If any readers can please help me out here I would really really appreciate it!!
my 1997 expedition radio just stoped working , the cd cartridge ejects but the radio is like no power. I cant see in the manual where a radio fuse is. Where is the radio fuse? It would be great if you could help me. thks Jim
For those that are not getting any sound after wiring in your aftermarket radio in your 97 expedition. There are two adapters one is a long gray one the other a 16 pin green one. The very first wire on the gray one is a blue/white stripe. Wire it with the Red switched wire. It will turn on your factory amp and viola.. sound!!
Scott, thanks for the 1997 Ford Expedition amplifier wiring information contribution.
I have a 1998 Ford Expedition and I want to install a factory looking radio. I now have a radio from a 1997 Ford Expedition to put into it but I don’t have a clue how to wire it. Is there a harness that I can get to make it plug and play-able?
Craig, unfortunately there is no plug and play harness that will allow you to hook up a 1997 Ford Expedition stereo into a 1998 Ford Expedition. You will either have to wire it yourself or have an experienced car stereo installer wire it for you. If you’ve never installed car audio before, we advise you to take your car to an experienced mobile audio installer. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 1998 Ford Expedition
thanks. finally got sound.. thanks for the tip guys.
Brad, we are happy we could help you with your 1997 Ford Expedition stereo wiring diagram needs.
My 1997 Ford Expedition car radio Battery Constant 12v wire(white/purple) does not have any power, why is that? I think its maybe a fuse but I dont know were it is located. Can somebody help?
I have the same problem.. no sound at all!!
Francisco, first double check ALL your fuses and make sure ALL your fuses are good. You can do this by using an Automotive Fuse Tester and making sure all of your fuses are not blown. If all of your fuses are good, your 1997 Ford Expedition may have a factory amp that needs to be turned on by your after market radio. The car radio amplifier trigger wire has to be wired up to turn on your factory amplifier to output sound from your speakers. Double check that your 1997 Ford Expedition amp turn on wire is connected. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 1997 Ford Expedition stereo installation.
how do i bypass the 1997 ford expedition factory amp with out having to run new wires to the speakers?
Victor, the easiest and most cost effective way to bypass your 1997 Ford Expedition factory amp is to get a bypass wiring harness. Here is the 1997 Ford Expedition amp bypass harness you need:
Amplifier Bypass Harness for 1997 Ford Expedition
Hope this helps. Good luck with your 1997 Ford Expedition amp bypass.