Question: Where can I find a 1998 Ford Explorer radio wiring diagram? What are the 1998 Ford Explorer radio wiring harness color codes?
If you’re planning to upgrade the radio in your 1998 Ford Explorer or troubleshoot issues with your car stereo, this guide is here to help!
Our comprehensive 1998 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 1998 Ford Explorer.
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1998 Ford Explorer Car Stereo Wiring Diagram
This 1998 Ford Explorer radio wiring chart shows you all the 1998 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 |
Use a Wiring Harness  and Dash Kit  for an Easy Install! |
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| Illumination Wire | Red/Black |
| Dimmer Wire | N/A |
| Antenna Trigger Wire | N/A |
| 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. |
1998 Ford Explorer Speaker Wiring Guide
This 1998 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 1998 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 (+) | Tan/Yellow |
| Front Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Gray/Light Blue |
| Front Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | Orange/Red |
| Front Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Brown/Pink |
| 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 (+) | White/Green |
| Rear Left Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Gray/White |
| Rear Right Speaker Positive Wire (+) | White |
| Rear Right Speaker Negative Wire (-) | Gray |
| 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 Locations
This 1998 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 1998 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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10 thoughts on “1998 Ford Explorer Radio Wiring Guide”
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?
thanks guys, sharing this information makes my 16 year old think i’m a geinus.
Rob, we’re glad we could help you with your car stereo wiring diagram needs.
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!
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
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 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?
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.
Does anyone have info about what wire to used to connect my 1998 Ford Explorer amp remote cable pls? thank you
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.