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Federal-Mogul Names Felicelli Executive Vice President of Worldwide Aftermarket Operations

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Sept. 27, 2004--Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer Steve Miller announced the appointment of Joseph Felicelli to the position of Executive Vice President, Worldwide Aftermarket Operations.

Since 2001, Felicelli served as senior vice president, Worldwide Aftermarket Operations, with responsibility for Federal-Mogul's global aftermarket operations, including sales, marketing, distribution and logistics, as well as manufacturing for chassis and brake hard parts, fuel, wipers, ignition and lighting products.

"Felicelli is an invaluable asset to Federal-Mogul. His outstanding leadership skills, coupled with his vast knowledge and experience in the aftermarket arena, has propelled our Aftermarket organization to new heights," Miller said. "Under Felicelli's guidance, our Aftermarket business has enjoyed year-after-year improved performance, making Federal-Mogul what it is today - a leading global aftermarket supplier."

Prior to joining the Company, Felicelli served as group vice president, aftermarket, for Delco Remy International, Inc. From 1994 to 1997, Felicelli served in operations vice president roles at Cooper Industries' automotive groups, the Cooper Automotive Division and the Moog Automotive Division. Felicelli was vice president, North American operations, Cooper Automotive Division, where he was responsible for several product areas, including spark plugs, ignition wiring, lighting assemblies and wiper blade systems for original equipment and aftermarket customers. Previously, he was vice president, operations, Moog Automotive, where he had sales, marketing and operational responsibility. Cooper Automotive and Moog Automotive were divisions of Cooper Industries and were acquired by Federal-Mogul in 1998.

Felicelli, who earned a bachelor's degree from St. Joseph College in Indiana, is a member of the Board of Directors for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), and is Vice Chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association for the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).

Federal-Mogul 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.