Can Firestone Air Bag Kit from a 2005 Excursion Fit a 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 12/03/2024
Question:
I bought the Firestone air bag kit for my 2005 Ford Excursion a few years back. I have removed the airbags from the Excursion and plan to install them on my 2016 Ford F250. What upper and lower mounts do I need to purchase for the swap as well as additional mounting hardware? I have attached photos of the brackets that I think are required. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
asked by: John M
Expert Reply:
Hey John,
All of the parts, including the air bags, are different between your 2005 Ford Excursion and your 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, so you'll need to get a whole new kit for your F-250.
For your application I recommend picking up the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2597 because it has the same 5,000 lb weight rating as your old system - so it's essentially the same thing, just with updated parts that are designed for your truck.
Attached is an installation video of this kit on a 2015 Super Duty that you can follow along if you plan on installing this yourself.
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Jon G.
11/17/2025
Hey John, how did things go with the Firestone Ride-Rite air springs on your F-250? Did the new kit fit and perform the way you expected? Your update could make it easier for others upgrading from an older Excursion setup.