Lincoln Town Car Speaker Size
Speaker size, type, and location chart for Lincoln Town Car models from 1985 to 2011 production years.
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Front Door Panel Speaker
| Years | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 - 2011 | Full-Range | 6x8 |
| 1985 - 1989 | Midbass / Full-Range | 5.25 |
Rear Deck Lid Speaker
| Years | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 - 2011 | Woofer | 8 |
| 1985 - 2011 | Full-Range | 6x9 |
Dashboard Speaker
| Years | Type | Size (inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 - 1989 | Full-Range | 5.25 |
Lincoln Town Car Speaker FAQ
What speakers should I replace first in my Lincoln Town Car for the biggest sound improvement?
Replace the front door speakers first. The 6x8 speakers (1990-2011) or 5.25-inch speakers (1985-1989) handle most vocals and midrange frequencies you actually hear. Component speakers work better than coaxials here - maybe 50-75 watts RMS handling. The front stage creates your soundstage width. Rear speakers... they're mostly fill. Dashboard speakers in older Town Cars barely contribute unless you're sitting really low.
Can I put 6x9 speakers in the front doors of my Lincoln Town Car?
No, the door panels won't accommodate 6x9s. Front doors take 6x8 (1990-2011) or 5.25-inch (1985-1989) only. The mounting depth might be around 2.5 inches but check your specific car. 6x9s belong in the rear deck where there's actually space. You could modify the doors but... why? Good 6x8 component speakers often outperform basic 6x9 coaxials anyway.
What's the difference between coaxial and component speakers for a Lincoln Town Car?
Coaxial speakers put the tweeter right on the woofer cone. Simple installation, one speaker per location. Component speakers separate the tweeter and woofer - better sound staging, crossover networks, usually higher quality. In a Town Car, components really shine in the front doors where imaging matters. Rear deck? Coaxials work fine since they're just adding ambiance. The dashboard locations... probably stick with coaxials unless you want to run custom tweeter wiring.
How much power do Lincoln Town Car speakers need?
Factory speakers probably handle 15-25 watts. Aftermarket replacements should handle 50-75 watts RMS comfortably. The Town Car's interior is pretty large, so efficiency matters more than raw power sometimes. Look for speakers around 88-92 dB sensitivity. An 8-ohm impedance works with most head units. Don't go crazy with 150+ watt speakers unless you're adding an amplifier. The stock head unit won't push them properly anyway.
Should I add a subwoofer to the rear deck of my Lincoln Town Car?
The rear deck can fit an 8-inch sub (1995-2011 models). But consider the trunk space loss and whether you actually need it. Town Cars have decent low-end response from quality 6x9s in the rear deck. An 8-inch sub might give you that extra thump around 40-60 Hz. Sealed enclosure works better than ported in that location. Maybe 100-150 watts RMS. Just... make sure it doesn't rattle the license plate or trunk lid.