Question: Where can I find a 1998 Ford Explorer radio wiring diagram? What are the 1998 Ford Explorer radio wiring harness colors?
If you’re looking to change the radio in your 1998 Ford Explorer or troubleshoot why your car radio stopped working, we’re here to help!
Our comprehensive 1998 Ford Explorer radio wiring diagram shows you all the radio wire harness colors, car speaker wiring colors and car speaker sizes. Use our 1998 Ford Explorer stereo wiring guide to help you with your car radio and installation needs.
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1998 Ford Explorer Radio Wiring Diagram
This 1998 Ford Explorer radio wiring chart shows you all the 1998 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 |
|---|---|
| Car Radio Battery Wire (Constant Power 12v+) | Light Green/Purple |
| Car Radio Accessory Wire (Switched Power 12v+) | Yellow/Black |
| Car Radio Ground Wire | Black |
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| Car Radio Illumination Wire | Red/Black |
| Car Stereo Dimmer Wire | N/A |
| Car Radio Antenna Trigger Wire | N/A |
| Car Radio Amp Turn-On Trigger Wire | N/A |
| 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. |
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1998 Ford Explorer Speaker Wiring Guide
This 1998 Ford Explorer speaker wiring chart shows you every speaker wire color and the speaker wire location. Use this 1998 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 (+) | Tan/Yellow |
| Front Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Gray/Light Blue |
| Front Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Orange/Red |
| Front Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Brown/Pink |
| Use a Speaker Wire Harness for easy Speaker Installation! |
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| 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 (+) | White/Green |
| Rear Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Gray/White |
| Rear Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | White |
| Rear Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Gray |
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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 |
1998 Ford Explorer Speaker Sizes and Location
This 1998 Ford Explorer speaker size chart shows your speaker measurements and speaker locations. Use this chart to see what speaker fits in your 1998 Ford Explorer.
| Application | Speaker Size and Location |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.5″ Depth |
| Front Speaker Location | Front Doors |
| Use a Speaker Wire Harness for easy Speaker Installation! |
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| 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″ 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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10 thoughts on “1998 Ford Explorer Radio Wiring Guide”
Carlos, technically you could connect your 1998 Ford Explorer amp remote wire to the stereo switched 12v+ wire. That way your amp is on whenever your 1998 Ford Explorer is on and off whenever your 1998 Ford Explorer is off. Be sure to run an in-line fuse holder with a 1-amp fuse on the amp remote wire. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 1998 Ford Explorer amp install.
Does anyone have info about what wire to used to connect my 1998 Ford Explorer amp remote cable pls? thank you
Ray, technically you could connect your 1998 Ford Explorer amplifier remote wire to the radio switched 12v+ wire. That way your amplifier is on whenever your 1998 Ford Explorer is on and off whenever your 1998 Ford Explorer is off. Just make sure to run an in-line fuse holder with a 1-amp fuse on the amplifier remote wire. Hope this helps. Good luck with your 1998 Ford Explorer amplifier installation.
I am trying to install an amp in my 1998 Ford Explorer. There is no “amp trigger” wire, any suggestions? Will the “antenna trigger” wire serve the same purpose?
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 1998 Ford Explorer 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. We currently do not have any information on the 1998 Ford Explorer amplifier turn-on wire but hopefully someone from our Modified Life community would be able to chime in and help you out.
i installed a alpine cd player in my explorer. i hooked up the wire it to the aftermarket harness, plugged it and installed it to the trim. for some reason i am not getting sound out through the speakers.what can i do to fix this problem
yes, im wondering if the diagrams are any different for the eddie bauer edition, i also have a blown speaker (By the lift gate (trunk)area on it, wondering what size and type to replace it with, and since im a do it your self kind of guy, how do you access it? Thanks!
Rob, we’re glad we could help you with your car stereo wiring diagram needs.
thanks guys, sharing this information makes my 16 year old think i’m a geinus.
Does anyone have info about the wiring diagram for a four door 1998 ford explorer with a factory installed cd changer? What are the colors for the cd changer?