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Thanks for all the links!

What’s the opinion on self installing the sub speaker and amp and asking Ford to do the Forscan portion at my next service apt? I don’t have a hookup module or software or interest in having it.
 

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Thanks for all the links!

What’s the opinion on self installing the sub speaker and amp and asking Ford to do the Forscan portion at my next service apt? I don’t have a hookup module or software or interest in having it.
Dealers are an unlikely choice when using Forscan. It was bad enough getting mine my local dealer to install a genuine Ford Performance ProCal tune on each of our Broncos.

Go to the Clubs section of this forum to seek help from your local Bronco6G members.
 
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thank you everyone for your help with this, finished install today and couldn’t be happier. Went with the 4ohm kicker and the fusion amp, put an offer in on the eBay listing and scored the amp for $74 shipped, and the sub for 102 delivered; came in perfectly under budget from my $250 credit.
 

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Yes, that’s where the fake sub and amp live.
Same thing here and in 2023 wild track with the High package. Is there really a fake sub in there that is not connected? I have no sound coming from mine either.
 

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Same thing here and in 2023 wild track with the High package. Is there really a fake sub in there that is not connected? I have no sound coming from mine either.
Yes, fake sub and fake amp... The speaker has a cone, but no motor assembly (magnet and voice coil). The amp is an empty circuit board also. Fortunately, we have found an easy fix. The Fusion amp and the Kicker 4 ohm sub along with some tuning using Forscan to turn the sub on and off you go!
 

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thank you everyone for your help with this, finished install today and couldn’t be happier. Went with the 4ohm kicker and the fusion amp, put an offer in on the eBay listing and scored the amp for $74 shipped, and the sub for 102 delivered; came in perfectly under budget from my $250 credit.
Did you have the fake speaker already in the enclosure as well?
 

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Yes, fake sub and fake amp... The speaker has a cone, but no motor assembly (magnet and voice coil). The amp is an empty circuit board also. Fortunately, we have found an easy fix. The Fusion amp and the Kicker 4 ohm sub along with some tuning using Forscan to turn the sub on and off you go!
What BS. Can’t believe I haven’t realized this and I’ve had my wild track for three months now. I’ve got to get this amp and speaker now. Is wiring already ran to the area to tap into?
 

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What BS. Can’t believe I haven’t realized this and I’ve had my wild track for three months now. I’ve got to get this amp and speaker now. Is wiring already ran to the area to tap into?
end of page 2 has a post with all the info you need.
 

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What BS. Can’t believe I haven’t realized this and I’ve had my wild track for three months now. I’ve got to get this amp and speaker now. Is wiring already ran to the area to tap into?
Yes, when you have it apart, you won’t believe it. From the outside it looks 100% correct. The amp linked above plugs right in. The sub just requires you to make some new screw holes to mount and strip the wires to insert in the Kicker terminals. I have also added some Infinity REF series 4” in the dash with 600hz bass blockers and it really livens up the system.

Don’t forget the need to turn on the sub with Forscan, there are some really good videos on how to do this, simple enough.
 

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It's a great place to put your new amp in, then buy the tailgate sub and keep everything looking factory.
 

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Finally got my bronco yesterday! As I settle into it I’ve fallen deep into the rabbit hole of the stereo system. I may have stumbled upon some sort of factory mistake and I’d love to know if the experts have any insight here.

2023 big bend, 2.3, manual,lighting package, aux switches. The window sticker shows the 6 speaker audio system with the -250 credit. Now here’s my question to you.

this is my passenger side rear cargo area….. when I turn the radio up there’s no sound from this area, but is this a factory subwoofer?

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It's a great place to put your new amp in, then buy the tailgate sub and keep everything looking factory.
i got the mti 10 kicker 40hm pro comp its thumping
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