Ford Explorer Antennas
Ford Explorer antennas are stock equipment from the dealer, just like the engine and transmission. The Platinum, Sport or standard SUV can have an antenna installed on the roof or fender of the vehicle. It is possible to add additional antennas or replace an existing antenna to get better coverage in a particular area or enhance the trim of the vehicle.
Where can Ford Explorer antennas be mounted?Ford Explorers can have an antenna mounted in several different locations. The exact location of the antenna is often dependent on what its purpose is. For instance, an AM/FM radio antenna will likely be installed on the roof or fender of your SUV vehicle. Satellite radio antennas are usually installed on the interior dash of the Explorer. HAM radio equipment are usually long and installed on the center of an Explorers roof. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the equipment should be installed in front of the sunroof opening. Examples of possible antenna locations include:
- Fender.
- Roof near rear windshield.
- Roof near front windshield and wheel.
- Roof near sunroof.
- Interior dash.
Whether youre driving a manual or automatic, Explorer AM/FM radio antennas can be short or long. The type of antenna used will depend on a variety of factors including coverage in a particular area and audio equipment used in the Ford model. The length of an antenna does not predetermine how well it works. For instance, small antennas can be just as powerful on an Explorer as antennas that are three times their length. On average, Ford model antennas are one of the following lengths:
- 32 inches.
- 3 to 5 inches
- 8 to 10 inches.
- 27 inches.
- 12 to 14 inches.
When installing a new Ford model antenna, its necessary to replace hardware too for better reliability. Most installation hardware required to install an Explorer antenna is usually included. Its also necessary to replace antenna hardware if the existing hardware from the dealer has become damaged or is missing. But, if additional hardware is needed, an installer will need the following items:
- Antenna bezel
- Connectors a
- Cable
- Fuse holder
- Signal line
Yes, it is possible to use more than one antenna on a manual or automatic Ford Sport or Platinum model. An AM/FM antenna is stock with any Explorer off the lot. SUV drivers that want more channels may upgrade their stock antenna with a powerful alternative. Other antennas that may be added to a Ford model include:
- Satelitte radio.
- Cell phone.
- HAM Radio.
- GPS.
- Television.