Does Ford run sub woofer wire by default

[terestron]

I have a 98 XLT, 4 door with the tape/cd factory head and factory CD changer but no factory sub....

If i decide to buy a factory sub whats the chances that there is a cable assy for the sub behind the panel already? is it easy to run a cable to the head unit and tap in?.....thnx....

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

It's not that simple. First, you need to get the receiver that is calibrated to the MACH system because that receiver comes with the amp along with a crossover so all the bass will go to the sub instead of the speakers. Second, there're no wirings in the back. If you want a factory sub, you will need to run a long lenth of wire to the back where the sub and subamp are located.

Here's my .02, get an aftermarket sub. They're a whole lot easier to install.

 

[terestron]

I bought a factory sub off eBay for $50 so I need to install it..I was just hoping that they ran the wires back to it even though they did not use it...

 

[icu400]

Why would they do that? It seems like a waste of money to do that to me.

You are going to have a very hard time using that sub. I know its not what you want to hear, but its true. If it came in the enclosure already then it is probably not a total loss. But the problem is, you need an amp and a place to run the wires FROM the stereo, and there is not a place on base system stereo's.