Question: Where can I find a 2006 Ford Explorer radio wiring diagram? What are the 2006 Ford Explorer radio wiring harness colors?
If you’re looking to change the radio in your 2006 Ford Explorer or troubleshoot why your car radio stopped working, we’re here to help!
Our comprehensive 2006 Ford Explorer radio wiring diagram shows you all the radio wire harness colors, car speaker wiring colors and car speaker sizes. Use our 2006 Ford Explorer stereo wiring guide to help you with your car radio and installation needs.
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2006 Ford Explorer Radio Wiring Diagram
This 2006 Ford Explorer radio wiring chart shows you all the 2006 Ford Explorer radio wire colors and their functions. Utilize this guide to help you with a car radio install or help with a car radio troubleshoot. 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.
Application | Radio Wire Color |
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Car Radio Battery Wire (Constant Power 12v+) | Light Green |
Car Radio Accessory Wire (Switched Power 12v+) | Yellow/Black |
Car Radio Ground Wire | Black |
Use a Car Radio Wiring Harness and Car Radio Dash Kit for an Easy Install! | |
Car Radio Illumination Wire | Light Blue/Red |
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire | N/A |
Car Radio Antenna Trigger Wire | N/A |
Car Radio Amp Turn-On Trigger Wire | Violet/Red |
Car Radio Amp Mute Wire | N/A |
Car Radio Amplifier Location | If equipped, the factory amplifier is located behind the trim panel on the right side of the cargo area. |
Use an Amp Integration Harness to Connect Your Factory Amplifier to an aftermarket radio. |
2006 Ford Explorer Speaker Wiring Guide
This 2006 Ford Explorer speaker wiring chart shows you every speaker wire color and the speaker wire location. Use this 2006 Ford Explorer speaker wiring guide to help you with a speaker replacement or speaker upgrade. If the car speaker wiring information you’re searching for is not listed, please don’t hesitate to ask for it at the bottom of this page.
Application | Speaker Wire Color |
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Front Center Speaker Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
Front Center Speaker Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
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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 |
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Front Left Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Orange/Light Green |
Front Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Light Blue/White |
Front Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Dark Green/Orange |
Front Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | White/Light Green |
Use a Speaker Wire Harness for easy Speaker Installation! | |
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 |
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Rear Left Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Gray/Light Blue |
Rear Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Tan/Yellow |
Rear Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Orange/Red |
Rear Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Brown/Pink |
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Left Subwoofer Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
Left Subwoofer Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
Right Subwoofer Positive Wire (+) | N/A |
Right Subwoofer Negative Wire (-) | N/A |
2006 Ford Explorer Speaker Sizes and Location
This 2006 Ford Explorer speaker size chart shows your speaker measurements and speaker locations. Use this chart to see what speaker fits in your 2006 Ford Explorer.
Application | Speaker Size and Location |
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Front Center Speaker Size | N/A |
Front Center Speaker Depth | N/A |
Front Center Speaker Location | N/A |
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Front Tweeter Size | N/A |
Front Tweeter Depth | N/A |
Front Tweeter Location | N/A |
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Front Speaker Size | 6″ x 8″ Speakers |
Front Speaker Depth | 3.2″ Depth |
Front Speaker Location | Front Doors |
Use a Speaker Wire Harness for easy Speaker Installation! | |
Rear Tweeter Size | N/A |
Rear Tweeter Depth | N/A |
Rear Tweeter Location | N/A |
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Rear Speaker Size | 6″ x 8″ Speakers |
Rear Speakers Depth | 3.2″ Depth |
Rear Speaker Location | N/A |
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Car Subwoofer Speaker Size | N/A |
Car Subwoofer Speaker Depth | N/A |
Car Subwoofer Speaker Location | N/A |
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22 thoughts on “2006 Ford Explorer Car Stereo Wiring Diagram”
i bought a factory steering wheel audio Control for my 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer and realized the switch doesn’t control the radio. do I need to switch out the harness under the dash or is the radio not capable of this type of control? can I add jumper wires to the harness to use this control feature? anyone know?
Elsa, technically you could connect your 2006 Ford Explorer amplifier turn on wire to the radio switched 12v+ wire. That way your amplifier is on whenever your 2006 Ford Explorer is on and off whenever your 2006 Ford Explorer is off. Just make sure to run an in-line fuse holder with a 1-amp fuse on the amplifier turn on wire. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2006 Ford Explorer amplifier install.
Which color is my 2006 Ford Explorer remote wire from my factory amp to my factory radio. where is a good spot for my ground wire?
Rich, the 2006 Ford Explorer reverse wire can also be found at the smart junction box. The smart junction box can be found under the driver side of the dash. Tap the same color wire (brown/blue) at the smart junction box (pin #6, connector D) and it will give you a reverse trigger. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 2006 Ford Explorer backup camera installation.
trying to locate reverse wire on 2006 explorer to install backup camera. Found brown/blue stripe wire underneath drivers side kick panel. Hooked up volt meter and this wire does not show any deflection on the meter when the car is placed in reverse–should show about 12 volts. Confused?? Have seen some pictures that show reverse wire with gray/blue stripe
Jeanna, you will need to purchase an automotive auxiliary input adapter. This adapter will allow you to input any Apple iPod, mp3 player or portable music player into your factory radio. This is the easiest and most cost effective way to add an audio input into your factory stereo. Here is the adapter you will need:
Aux Input Adapter for 2006 Ford Explorer
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 2006 Ford Explorer aux input adapter installation.
Is there a way to enable the aux option in 2006 Ford explorer?
i want to replace the the factory speakers in my 06 explorer. Do i have to take the whole door panel off or do the speaker grates pop off some how? I would also like to know bout the back panel in the rear of the car. Is that a speaker or a stock subwoofer? I have the same ?????
Randy, use the brown/blue wire in the driver kick panel. This is the reverse light wire. Hope this helps. Good luck with your rear view camera installation.
I have a 2003 ford explorer, I brought a aftermarket radio with a rear view camera I’m trying to locate the reverse wire on my car so I can splice into near my radio so it will work when in reverse and the color I’m looking for cause one guy said to run a long wire from my radio to my back light it is another way maybe under my dash.
i want to replace the the factory speakers in my 06 explorer. Do i have to take the whole door panel off or do the speaker grates pop off some how? I would also like to know bout the back panel in the rear of the car. Is that a speaker or a stock subwoofer?
Seth, if you take apart your steering column, you’ll find the ignition switch and its wiring. Look for a purple/green wire that leads to the ignition switch. This wire is your ACC (Accessory) wire. To make the connection simply splice your red wire into the accessory wire. Hope this helps. Good luck.
I am trying to connect my ipod to my 2006 explorer using a harman/kardon drive+play. It says, “direct connection of the 12v power harness with the in-line fuse. Use this method when you want a permanent power connection to the vehicle. Also by connecting the harness’s red wire to the ignition switch’s ACC terminal. Where do I find the ACC Terminal? What does it look like? How do I make the connection?
Ryan, you need to splice in a line out converter. Wire the line-out converter to the rear speakers. Here is the Line-Out Converter you need:
Scosche 2-Channel Speaker to RCA Line Out Converter
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.
I have a 2006 Explorer with Navigation and am looking to add a 10″ sub with 2 channel amp. How can I go about hooking up my RCA’s to the radio? Do I need a line converter or are there pre outs on the back. I do not have a factory rear seat entertainment package installed if that matters.
i juts really need to know were are the aux pins located. i bought an audion jack at radioshack and have it ready to go but cant find the aux pins on the factory radio. please help!
Steven, for the vehicle speed sensor, use the purple/orange wire in the 50 pin plug (pin #1) located at the PCM. The PCM is located in the passenger side of the firewall. For the reverse light, use the brown/blue wire in the D connector (pin #6) located at the SJB. The SJB is located under the driver side dash. Hope this helps. Good luck.
I’m installing a navigation unit in my 06 Explorer. Looking for the VSS and reverse light wires. Any help?
Terry, use the Blue/Red wire at the radio wiring harness for constant power and use the Green/White wire at the radio wiring harness for switched power. The easiest way to ground a wire is by using a factory bolt. Find a factory bolt that is attached to your car chassis and ground your wire there using a ring terminal (see below).
Hi, I have a 2006 Ford Explorer and am installing an XM Turk Commander. I need to find two fuses (one for constant power, the other for switched power) to tap into for the Commander’s power. Can you tell me which two fuses to use? Also, where is the best (safest) spot to attach the ground wire. Thank you!
Kelly, ask and you shall receive: 2006 Ford Ranger Pickup Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
Just looking for an easy place to pick up switched power in a 2006 Ford Ranger. I am installing a external XM radio and just need to power it up. Any help would be appreciated. thanx.