What size are the speakers in a 2000 ford explorer xls?

Answer 1

I just put two new speakers in today. They are 6x8. The depth is 2 1/2". The screws are spaced 4" and 5" apart on the sides.

ALSO - the speakers will have a mesh grill over them. If you recover speakers from an older Explorer or other Ford at a salvage/junk yard...then make sure you get them from an Eddie Bauer or limited. These versions have better speakers. The ones I got have tweeters w/ the main speakers (stripped out of an e Bauer for my XLS). To take the door off, use Phillips screwdriver to take the 2 screws out near the handle, near the door latch. Then, pry the panel off. be careful not to tear-up the 6 white plastic grommet screws. (If you go to a salvage yard, take these out with you, too). you will need to take the small plastic cover off around the door latch, it just poops in/out. Then let the middle door handle hang - the one with your power lock controls on it. You will be able to lay the door panel aside, along with the thin plastic liner that was originally glued to the door. Now you can deal with the speaker. Should be 4 small 1/4" nuts holding the 6x8 in place.