What we researched for this specific generation: where an enclosure actually fits, what the factory speakers are, how the factory audio is wired, and which real builds and commercial products exist for it. Confidence badges say how well each figure is sourced — this is research, not manufacturer spec.
Body styles covered: Regular Cab, SuperCab (Extended Cab), SuperCrew (2001-2003)
These are researched envelopes, not a guarantee. Measure your own vehicle — the numbers here tell you what to expect, not what you have.
| Location | behind the seat |
|---|---|
| Outer bounding box | Published box footprints are lower bounds on the cavity, not the cavity: NET Audio 1998-2003 Standard Cab sealed 42.5 x 8.5 x 14 in (as printed; axes not labelled), 1.1 ft3, 5.125 in mounting depth. |
| Known obstructions | Very limited depth behind the seat (NET Audio). |
| Location | under the rear seat |
|---|---|
| Outer bounding box | Published box footprints are lower bounds on the cavity, not the cavity: NET Audio 2000-2003 dual sealed 50.5 x 12 x 7.5 in (as printed; axes not labelled), 1.2 ft3 total, 5.25 in mounting depth; NET Audio 1997-1999 dual sealed 51.5 x 12 x 7 in (as printed), 1.22 ft3, 5.5 in; Ground Shaker 00-03 dual: Height 6 1/4", Length 50 1/4", Depth 13 1/4" (labelled by Ground Shaker), 1.18 ft3, 5 in; Ground Shaker 97-99 dual: Height 5 3/4", Length 52 1/4", Depth 13 3/4", 1.10 ft3, 5 in. |
| Known obstructions | Jack must be removed or relocated (NET Audio, Zenclosures); 1997-1999 seat design needs the middle brace removed (NET Audio). |
| Location | under the rear seat |
|---|---|
| Outer bounding box | Published box footprints are lower bounds on the cavity, not the cavity: Ground Shaker 01-08 crew-cab dual: Front height 8 1/2", Rear height 5", Length 44", Depth 12 1/4" (labelled by Ground Shaker), 1.35 ft3, 4 3/4 in mounting depth. Zenclosures, Super Crew Sound and Sound Off Audio print no outside dimensions for their SuperCrew boxes. |
| Known obstructions | The rear seat "Folds Forward but Not Flat" with the box fitted (Zenclosures). |
Sizes and depths below are what research turned up for this generation. Confirm against your own vehicle before cutting or ordering — trim levels vary.
| Factory speaker size | no Ford or Metra source gives the door speaker size for these years (Metra's Ford install page lists 2015-2024 trucks only) |
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| Adapter bracket needed | unconfirmed |
| Adapter bracket needed | unconfirmed |
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| Factory amp / premium audio | Ford's 2003 owner's guide names the radios (AM/FM, AM/FM with CD, AM/FM cassette with CD, "PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/SINGLE CD RADIO", "PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM") but no speaker count, wattage or subwoofer. |
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NET Audio: "The 1997-2003 Ford F-150 Standard Cab has a very limited amount of space behind the seat". Ground Shaker, Zenclosures and Sound Off Audio sell dual-sub boxes for it. No maker or EPA cargo figure exists for a pickup.
Under-seat boxes from five makers. Jack removal or relocation is needed (NET Audio 2000-2003, Zenclosures). 1997-1999 cab: a lift kit is needed for some years (Super Crew Sound).
Under-seat single and dual boxes from Zenclosures, Super Crew Sound and Sound Off Audio (2001-2003); Ground Shaker lists crew-cab boxes spanning 01-08.
Outside links. Some are commercial products, some are owner builds posted on forums — the label says which. We do not endorse any of them.
Each link opens the tool with this vehicle already selected.
Measure your own vehicle. Trim levels, factory subwoofer options, and mid-generation changes all move these numbers, and a box cut to a researched figure that does not match your truck is wasted wood. Where a badge reads Unconfirmed, treat the value as a starting point for your own measurement, not as an answer.