Federal-Mogul's Sparta Facility Chosen by Honda as a Benchmark Site

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Sept. 2, 2004--Federal-Mogul's Sparta, Tennessee, facility was chosen by Honda of America recently to serve as a Benchmark Site for the automaker. Sparta was chosen for this honor based on its superior on-time delivery record and exceptional customer service.

"We are very excited to be chosen," said Jim Winningham, plant manager for the Sparta facility. "Our people have worked very hard to make this plant as efficient as possible. Obviously, our hard work has paid off."

Being a benchmark site means the facility has systems in place that assure efficient identification of specific orders resulting in high-quality products and an exceptional on-time record. A benchmark site also needs to be willing to share some of its practices with other non-competing Honda suppliers.

Honda conducted an audit of only 11 of its 364 suppliers. Nine were chosen as benchmark suppliers. The audited plants were selected based on the level of quality they deliver and their customer service practices. During each audit, Honda looks for robust labeling systems that ensures the correct part and quantity is delivered to each Honda facility. It also looks for systems and procedures that demonstrate continuous improvement activities leading to a superior on-time delivery record.

"One of the main things we look for is the attitude of the people," said Kent Fahrion from Honda's purchasing division. "The team in Sparta showed a 'can-do' attitude and demonstrated the teamwork needed to achieve such a high level of performance."

Honda will bring non-competing suppliers to the Sparta facility for a tour of the plant and a presentation on how Sparta is able to maintain its high performance levels. Sparta will serve as a benchmark site for one year.

The Sparta facility manufactures automotive miniature lamps and ships to both OE customers and the aftermarket. In June alone, the plant shipped more than 10 million units. Sparta supplies Honda with wedge lamps and grab rail lamp assemblies.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul (OTCBB:FDMLQ) is a leading global supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of quality products, trusted brands and creative solutions to the automotive and other industries. The Company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary and innovative technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to create value for its stakeholders. The Company's principal customers include many of the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of vehicles and industrial products, and aftermarket retailers and wholesalers

Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul's rich heritage began in Detroit, Michigan in 1899. Today, Federal-Mogul employs more than 45,000 people in 29 countries. On October 1, 2001, Federal-Mogul decided to separate its asbestos liabilities from its true operating potential by voluntarily filing for financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States and Administration in the United Kingdom. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.