Ranger Tech ('19-'23)

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Now What?

Ok, you bought a Ranger but the radio is missing. If the factory plugs are there, you should be able to pick up an installation kit from the parts store.

The plugs in the kit will plug in to the factory plugs and allow you to hook up to the new radio. But what if your Rangers harness is missing the radio plugs at the end of the wires?

Ford doesn't use the same color wiring in all applications but there are some common wire colors between model years as far as radios go. Below is a break down of common wire colors as well as links to wiring diagrams. The wire colors listed are for the base model radios. Premium and Audiophile radios have additional wiring for an amplifier and even a subwoofer on some models. You should refer to the specific diagrams from the links below.

Base Radios - Wire By Color:

Power, Ground & Illumination:

 

Wire Color	Used For	Model Year(s)
Lt Green/Violet	Power	1999-2006
Lt Green/Purple	Power	1995-1998
Lt. Green/Yellow	Battery	1990-1994
Black/Pink	Fused Ignition	2004-2006
Yellow/Black	Fused Ignition	1990-2003
Lt Blue/Red	Illumination	1990-2006
Orange/Black	Illumination	1990-1994
Black	Ground	1990-2006
Black/Lt Green	Ground	1994-2006
Red	Ground	1990-1993

Speakers:

 

Wire Color	Used For	Model Year(s)
Orange/Lt Green	Left Front Speaker	1990-2006 is Positive (1995-1998 is Negative)
Lt Blue/White	Left Front Speaker	1990-2006 is Negative (1995-1998 is Positive)
White/Lt Green	Right Front Speaker	1990-2006 is Positive (1995-1998 is Negative)
Dk Green/Orange	Right Front Speaker	1990-2006 is Negative (1995-1998 is Positive)
Gray/Lt Blue	Left Rear Speaker	1996-2006 is Positive (1999-2000 is Negative)
Pink/Lt Green	Left Rear Speaker	1990-1994 is Positive
Tan/Yellow	Left Rear Speaker	1990-2006 is Negative (1999-2000 is Positive)
Pink/Lt Blue	Left Rear Speaker	1990-1993 is Negative
Orange/Red	Right Rear Speaker	1990-2006 is Positive (1999-2000 is Negative)
Brown/Pink	Right Rear Speaker	1996-2006 is Negative (1999-2000 is Positive)
Black/White	Right Rear Speaker	1990-1994 is Negative

Wiring Diagrams: