1998 - 2002 Ford Explorer Stereo Wiring Diagrams ARE HERE!!!!!

joos2981 · 01-08-2008, 04:11 PM

These are stereo wiring diagrams for the 98-2002 ford explorer. Please use this post to discuss these wiring diagrams. Try to keep it on the subject so we can have one place that all of this information can be gathered.

tc11362 · 01-08-2008, 07:51 PM

Any idea where I can get this info for 1997 X?

joos2981 · 01-08-2008, 08:56 PM

You have to go to www.alldatadiy.com you have to purchase your vehicle to get to all of the information, but it is well worth it. Please help out and post whatever you purchase like I have.

Elgato · 01-28-2008, 12:34 AM

Admin - Please delete.

I have installed a new Kenwood using the standard harness. Everything works fine except the rear door speakers.

I have bench tested the unit for rear speaker output
I have double checked the harness wiring and made sure that it corresponds to the proper colors on the Ford side.
I have tested the rear speakers and connection in the doors

It looks like someone may have installed an amp or changer at one time because there were three RCA cords lying behind the dash that disappear under the carpet by the console. There is nothing stereo related in the console.

Any suggestions as to where the connections to the rear speakers may be getting lost?

Thank You

kelly2 · 01-28-2008, 10:32 PM

91-94 Explorer w/ JBL
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ams/img021.jpg

95-97 Explorer w/o JBL
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ams/img022.jpg

Magicland · 04-22-2008, 09:55 AM

Finally found it!

rotasol · 06-14-2008, 04:55 PM

Hi, I have a '97 Limited W/JBL system, I viewed the Diagram up top here, but I am having difficulties figuring out what goes where lol.

The OEM harness was hacked, and I am trying to install an aftermarket deck.

What wires would I hook up to the speaker wires in the dash, to the ones on the deck?

Any help or simplification would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Gator Jeff · 06-14-2008, 05:52 PM

Rotasol, Have you picked out your head unit yet? Do you plan on still using the factory amplifiers?

Oh, and welcome to the forum.

rotasol · 06-14-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gator Jeff

Rotasol, Have you picked out your head unit yet? Do you plan on still using the factory amplifiers?

Oh, and welcome to the forum.

Well, I was unsuccesful in finding an OEM harness to wire back in.

I have an Alpine unit sitting there waiting to be installed, I just cannot figure out what wires go to what for the speakers.

I read that the controller is in the back but on this unit, the HU itself is amplified, and I have looked into the back of the vehicle where the amp is, and it is simply that. An Amp, no controller or anythign of such.

Oh, and thanks

rotasol · 06-14-2008, 06:00 PM

Sorry, well, I would like to be able to utilize the OEM amps.

In my last vehicle W/JBL sound system, a 1991 Lincoln Town Car, I was able to do this, even keep the sub. I forget how I did it though

rotasol · 06-14-2008, 06:17 PM

Actually, after doing mroe research, I indeed do have the rear mounted chassis controller.

I'm not even going to fuss with it, I am just going to track down a connector.

Thanks

rotasol · 06-15-2008, 03:16 PM

Well, I went to the local U-Pull-Em scrap yard today, and to my suprise they had 1 (ONE) '97 Limited sitting there. Cut the connector I need, wired it up and voila, OEM radio works.

To my surprise, the rear controls, and the 6Disc work as well.

To my dissapointment, the sub however doesn't work, so now I need to find another.

Andy94SC · 09-02-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magicland

Finally found it!

I have a 1997 Eddie Bauer that I have been trying to troubleshoot the subwoofer on. That diagram isn't correct for the wiring from the JBL module to my sub amp. I have a red, white, black and yellow wire, and the pinouts are completely different...

Does anyone have another diagram, or more info on the sub amp wiring?

alldaymuddin · 10-12-2008, 11:53 PM

alright i have a 1994 ford explorer with a premium sound system. the wires on my radio i am putting in are solid white,white with black strip,green, green with black strip, gray, gray with black strip,purple, purple with black strip. then the vehicle has white, white with red strip, purple, purple with black strip,yellow, brown,teal,and gray i think not sure on the gray. would someone please help me and tell what wires are what on the vehicle

elricmayer · 01-22-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alldaymuddin

alright i have a 1994 ford explorer with a premium sound system. the wires on my radio i am putting in are solid white,white with black strip,green, green with black strip, gray, gray with black strip,purple, purple with black strip. then the vehicle has white, white with red strip, purple, purple with black strip,yellow, brown,teal,and gray i think not sure on the gray. would someone please help me and tell what wires are what on the vehicle

Me too! having same problem

kelly2 · 02-03-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alldaymuddin

alright i have a 1994 ford explorer with a premium sound system. the wires on my radio i am putting in are solid white,white with black strip,green, green with black strip, gray, gray with black strip,purple, purple with black strip. then the vehicle has white, white with red strip, purple, purple with black strip,yellow, brown,teal,and gray i think not sure on the gray. would someone please help me and tell what wires are what on the vehicle

Quote:

Originally Posted by elricmayer

Me too! having same problem

your answer(s):

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelly2

91-94 Explorer w/ JBL
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ams/img021.jpg

elricmayer · 02-05-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelly2

your answer(s):

The print in this image is unreadable no matter what I do. Please help if you can.

o.k. said image is in prev. post. The results of all my searching on this forum brings me to your that paticular image. Which no matter what i do, i cannot manage to read the damn text! please help if possible.

Elric

JohnnyBoy1102 · 02-05-2009, 11:41 PM

I just cant understand these damn diagrams lol. wiring diagrams confuse the living hell out of me.

kelly2 · 02-06-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elricmayer

The print in this image is unreadable no matter what I do. Please help if you can.

o.k. said image is in prev. post. The results of all my searching on this forum brings me to your that paticular image. Which no matter what i do, i cannot manage to read the damn text! please help if possible.

Elric

AT DECK
--------------
+12v = lt. green/yellow
ignition = yellow/black
ground = black
amp turn on = dk. blue
illumination = orange/black
dimmer = lt. blue/red
LF Speaker (+) WHITE/RED
LF Speaker (-) BROWN
RF Speaker (+) WHITE/ORANGE
RF Speaker (-) LIGHT GREEN
LR Speaker (+) PINK/WHITE
LR Speaker (-) LIGHT BLUE
RR Speaker (+) LIGHT BLUE/BLACK
RR Speaker (-) YELLOW

-------------------------
AMP to SPEAKERS
-------------------------
LF Speaker (+) ORANGE/LT. GREEN
LF Speaker (-) LT. BLUE/WHITE
RF Speaker (+) WHITE/LT. GREEN
RF Speaker (-) DK. GREEN/ORANGE
LR Speaker (+) PINK/LT. GREEN
LR Speaker (-) TAN/YELLOW
RR Speaker (+) ORANGE/RED
RR Speaker (-) BLACK/WHITE

98Bauer · 02-07-2009, 11:43 PM

That's interesting...my 1998 EB 8" subwoofer wires coming off my amp are solid white and solid black. I just swapped it out for a JL Audio subwoofer and was wondering which was which... Seems to work similar both ways, but I want to make sure. No where is it labeled "+" or "-". Anyone know for sure??

01-08-2008, 04:11 PM	#1
joos2981 Wannabe Elite Explorer 2000 XLT 4WD Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	1998 - 2002 Ford Explorer Stereo Wiring Diagrams ARE HERE!!!!! These are stereo wiring diagrams for the 98-2002 ford explorer. Please use this post to discuss these wiring diagrams. Try to keep it on the subject so we can have one place that all of this information can be gathered.

01-08-2008, 07:51 PM	#2
tc11362 Wannabe Elite Explorer douglaston, ny 97 xlt Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 28 Vehicle Specs	97? Any idea where I can get this info for 1997 X?

01-08-2008, 08:56 PM	#3
joos2981 Wannabe Elite Explorer 2000 XLT 4WD Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yes you can. You have to go to www.alldatadiy.com you have to purchase your vehicle to get to all of the information, but it is well worth it. Please help out and post whatever you purchase like I have.

01-28-2008, 12:34 AM	#4
Elgato Wannabe Elite Explorer Tucson, AZ 02 XLS Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10 Vehicle Specs	Admin - Please delete. Admin - Please delete. I have installed a new Kenwood using the standard harness. Everything works fine except the rear door speakers. I have bench tested the unit for rear speaker output I have double checked the harness wiring and made sure that it corresponds to the proper colors on the Ford side. I have tested the rear speakers and connection in the doors It looks like someone may have installed an amp or changer at one time because there were three RCA cords lying behind the dash that disappear under the carpet by the console. There is nothing stereo related in the console. Any suggestions as to where the connections to the rear speakers may be getting lost? Thank You Last edited by Elgato; 01-28-2008 at 03:30 PM.

01-28-2008, 10:32 PM	#5
kelly2 Wannabe Elite Explorer Kansas City, Mo '97 XLT Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 499 Vehicle Specs	91-94 Explorer w/ JBL http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ams/img021.jpg 95-97 Explorer w/o JBL http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ams/img022.jpg __________________ 1997 XLT 4x4, 3" BL, WAR 153, 31"x10.5" Goodyear Wrangler A/TS -- SOLD Free advice is worth the price you pay.

04-22-2008, 09:55 AM	#6
Magicland Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey '00 Mountaineer Monterey Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 54 Vehicle Specs	1997 Premium JBL system w/subwoofer Finally found it!

06-14-2008, 04:55 PM	#7
rotasol Wannabe Elite Explorer Essex, Ontario '97 Limited Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	Hi, I have a '97 Limited W/JBL system, I viewed the Diagram up top here, but I am having difficulties figuring out what goes where lol. The OEM harness was hacked, and I am trying to install an aftermarket deck. What wires would I hook up to the speaker wires in the dash, to the ones on the deck? Any help or simplification would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

06-14-2008, 05:52 PM	#8
Gator Jeff Elite In Memoriam 2000 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,156 Vehicle Specs	Rotasol, Have you picked out your head unit yet? Do you plan on still using the factory amplifiers? Oh, and welcome to the forum. __________________ 2000 Sport -- BWM, 4 DR leaf springs, 100W aftermarket driving lights, 55W backup lights, Pioneer HU with iPod controls and remote housed in center armrest. "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Home of the Fightin' 29 and Truck 297 -- The Tallest Aerial in Baltimore County A great cause -- Leary Firefighters Foundation RIP Jeff - You are truly missed

06-14-2008, 06:00 PM	#10
rotasol Wannabe Elite Explorer Essex, Ontario '97 Limited Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	Sorry, well, I would like to be able to utilize the OEM amps. In my last vehicle W/JBL sound system, a 1991 Lincoln Town Car, I was able to do this, even keep the sub. I forget how I did it though

06-14-2008, 06:17 PM	#11
rotasol Wannabe Elite Explorer Essex, Ontario '97 Limited Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	Actually, after doing mroe research, I indeed do have the rear mounted chassis controller. I'm not even going to fuss with it, I am just going to track down a connector. Thanks

06-15-2008, 03:16 PM	#12
rotasol Wannabe Elite Explorer Essex, Ontario '97 Limited Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	Well, I went to the local U-Pull-Em scrap yard today, and to my suprise they had 1 (ONE) '97 Limited sitting there. Cut the connector I need, wired it up and voila, OEM radio works. To my surprise, the rear controls, and the 6Disc work as well. To my dissapointment, the sub however doesn't work, so now I need to find another.

10-12-2008, 11:53 PM	#14
alldaymuddin Wannabe Elite Explorer republic mi 94 xlt Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	cofused. alright i have a 1994 ford explorer with a premium sound system. the wires on my radio i am putting in are solid white,white with black strip,green, green with black strip, gray, gray with black strip,purple, purple with black strip. then the vehicle has white, white with red strip, purple, purple with black strip,yellow, brown,teal,and gray i think not sure on the gray. would someone please help me and tell what wires are what on the vehicle

02-05-2009, 11:41 PM	#18
JohnnyBoy1102 Wannabe Elite Explorer Baltimore, MD 98 Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 104 Vehicle Specs	I just cant understand these damn diagrams lol. wiring diagrams confuse the living hell out of me. __________________ 98 Explorer Sport, 2 Door 4 X 4. - 2 12 inch MTX magnum Subwoofers (cheap temps)- 1000 Watt MTX magnum Amp ( Again, Cheap temp)- 120 Watt 6 X 8 Rockford Fosgate Punch 3 Way Speakers - Kenwood MP538U Single Din Head unit with USB/ Ipod Interface.- Possible mod coming soon, 2 Memphis Audio 12 Inch Subs. depending on money and time. - All Black Custom headliner- other than that mostly stock.

02-07-2009, 11:43 PM	#20
98Bauer Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	That's interesting...my 1998 EB 8" subwoofer wires coming off my amp are solid white and solid black. I just swapped it out for a JL Audio subwoofer and was wondering which was which... Seems to work similar both ways, but I want to make sure. No where is it labeled "+" or "-". Anyone know for sure??

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