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2005 Ford Explorer Car Radio Wiring Diagram Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Light Green
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow/Black
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Light Blue/Red
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: If equipped, the factory amplifier is located behind the trim panel on the right side of the cargo area.
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Light Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Light Blue/White
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Dark Green/Orange
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): White/Light Green
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Gray/Light Blue
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Tan/Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Red
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Pink
who says you can't? I replaced the stereo myself on my 93 ford explorer with an aftermarket stereo with no problem.
The 2005 Ford Explorer has 12 valves.
The 2005 Ford Explorer has a V6 engine.
The 2005 Ford Explorer has a 5-speed automatic.
The 2005 Ford Explorer is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2005 Ford Explorer has a 23.6 degrees angle of departure.
The 2005 Ford Explorer's turning circle is 36.8 ft..
The maximum payload of the 2005 Ford Explorer is 1416 lbs..
The height of the 2005 Ford Explorer is 5 ft. 11.4 in. (71.4 in.).
The 2005 Ford Explorer is 15 ft. 9.5 in. (189.5 in.) long.
The 2005 Ford Explorer runs on regular unleaded.
The curb weight of the 2005 Ford Explorer is 4304 lbs..