Complete Ford Stereo Wiring Color Code Guide for Installing a New Radio

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If you’re installing a new stereo in your Ford, knowing the wiring color codes is crucial to make sure everything is connected properly. The wiring harness in your car can be a bit confusing, but with this guide, you’ll be able to figure it out like a pro.

Here’s a breakdown of the most common Ford stereo wiring color codes:

Power wires:
        Yellow: Constant 12V (battery)
        Red: Switched 12V (ignition)
        Black: Ground wire
Speaker wires:
        White/White-Black stripe: Front left speaker (+/-)
        Gray/Gray-Black stripe: Front right speaker (+/-)
        Green/Green-Black stripe: Rear left speaker (+/-)
        Purple/Purple-Black stripe: Rear right speaker (+/-)
Other important wires:
        Blue: Power antenna
        Blue-White stripe: Amplifier turn-on wire
        Orange: Illumination (connects to the dimmer switch)
        Pink: Speed signal wire (if your stereo uses this feature)