Question: Where can I find a 2006 Ford Explorer radio wiring diagram? What are the 2006 Ford Explorer radio wiring harness color codes?
If you’re planning to upgrade the radio in your 2006 Ford Explorer or troubleshoot issues with your car stereo, this guide is here to help!
Our comprehensive 2006 Ford Explorer 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 2006 Ford Explorer.
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2006 Ford Explorer Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
This 2006 Ford Explorer radio wiring chart shows you all the 2006 Ford Explorer 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+) | Light Green |
| Accessory Switched Power Wire (12v+) | Yellow/Black |
| Ground Wire | Black |
Use a Wiring Harness  and Dash Kit  for an Easy Install! |
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| Illumination Wire | Light Blue/Red |
| Dimmer Wire | N/A |
| Antenna Trigger Wire | N/A |
| Amplifier Turn-On Wire | Violet/Red |
| Amplifier Mute Wire | N/A |
| Amplifier Location | If equipped, the factory amplifier is located behind the trim panel on the right side of the cargo area. |
2006 Ford Explorer Speaker Wiring Guide
This 2006 Ford Explorer 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 2006 Ford Explorer 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 (+) | 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 |
| 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 (+) | Gray/Light Blue |
| Rear Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Tan/Yellow |
| Rear Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Orange/Red |
| Rear Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Brown/Pink |
| 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 Locations
This 2006 Ford Explorer speaker guide includes speaker sizes, speaker locations, and helpful info on speaker upgrades. Use this chart to find out what size speakers fit your 2006 Ford Explorer.
| 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 | 3.2″ 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 | 3.2″ Depth |
| Rear Speaker Location | N/A |
| Subwoofer Size | N/A |
| Subwoofer Depth | N/A |
| Subwoofer Location | N/A |
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22 thoughts on “2006 Ford Explorer 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.
Kelly, ask and you shall receive: 2006 Ford Ranger Pickup Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
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!
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).
I’m installing a navigation unit in my 06 Explorer. Looking for the VSS and reverse light wires. Any 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 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!
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.
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 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?
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 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 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.
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 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 ?????
Is there a way to enable the aux option in 2006 Ford explorer?
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 bluetooth transmitter 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 bluetooth transmitter 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
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.
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?
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.
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?