Question: Where can I find a 1997 Ford Explorer radio wiring diagram? What are the 1997 Ford Explorer radio wiring harness color codes?
If you’re planning to upgrade the radio in your 1997 Ford Explorer or troubleshoot issues with your car stereo, this guide is here to help!
Our comprehensive 1997 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 1997 Ford Explorer.
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1997 Ford Explorer Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
This 1997 Ford Explorer radio wiring chart shows you all the 1997 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/Purple |
| Accessory Switched Power Wire (12v+) | Yellow/Black |
| Ground Wire | Black/Light Green |
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 | Orange/Blue |
| Amplifier Turn-On Wire | N/A |
| 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. |
1997 Ford Explorer Speaker Wiring Guide
This 1997 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 1997 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 (+) | White/Light Green |
| Front Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Dark Green/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 (+) | 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 |
1997 Ford Explorer Speaker Sizes and Locations
This 1997 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 1997 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 | 2.5″ 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″ Depth |
| Rear Speaker Location | N/A |
| Subwoofer Size | N/A |
| Subwoofer Depth | N/A |
| Subwoofer Location | N/A |
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9 thoughts on “1997 Ford Explorer Stereo Wiring Diagram”
install sony radio in 1997 ford Explorer and can not get no sound to speaker is there and Amplifier that need to be by pass.
Joey, your vehicle has a factory amplifier that needs to be turned on by your after market radio. Use the blue wire. Hope this helps. Good luck.
I need a 1997 Ford Explorer Sport radio wiring harness color and function.
Carlos, ask and you shall receive: 1997 Ford Explorer Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
i need to know a place to run wires for a aftermarket amp for my 97 explorer. i don’t want to drill any holes in the firewall
Ryan, most vehicles have a factory hole with a rubber or plastic grommet at the firewall. This is usually the standard place to run a power wire through the firewall. If one of these holes are not available or not large enough, a hole will have to be drilled to accommodate your power wire. Choose something on the engine side of the firewall as reference and try to match it up on the interior side of the firewall. This will make sure you do not drill through anything important. Then drill a hole somewhere near or beside your reference point. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 1997 Ford Explorer amplifier installation.
I have a 1997 Ford Explorer and I was told that the wiring harness for the stereo was a special one made during that year which was made for only one month. I am trying to install an aftermarket stereo. Can you tell me what wiring harness to use?
I want to replace my CD changer in my 1997 Ford Explorer with jacks for my I-Pod I need the color of the wires for the 12 volts and the colors to wire the mini jack for the pod. Thanks, Dave!
Dave, we suggest you install an automotive auxiliary input adapter. This aux input adapter will allow you to input any mp3 player, portable music player, Apple iPod or Apple iPhone into your factory stereo. This is the most cost effective and easiest way to add an audio input into your factory radio directly rather than over the air. Here is the adapter you will need:
Aux Input Adapter for 1997 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 1997 Ford Explorer auxiliary input adapter install.