New Federal-Mogul Champion Spark Plug Packaging Wins Automotive Aftermarket Design Award

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Dec. 9, 2004--The newly introduced Champion(R) Spark Plug packaging was judged to be among the automotive parts and service industry's most creative and effective in a design competition held during the 2004 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo in November. Champion spark plugs are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ).

Champion, "The World's Favorite Spark Plug," launched its colorful new North American packaging graphics in July. The design, one of only three to win this year's AAPEX New Products and Packaging Showcase Award, combines the proven appeal of the legendary red and black Champion "bowtie" logo and high-impact retail graphical elements that emphasize the performance advantages of each Champion plug technology.

The new packaging family covers the entire Champion product line, including Champion Copper Plus(TM), Platinum Power(TM), Truck Plug(TM), Double Platinum(TM), and new premium Champion Iridium(TM) automotive spark plugs, as well as the brand's non-automotive Champion Power Sport(TM), Stainless Steel Marine(TM) and EZ Start(TM) plugs.

"Champion has a history of delivering innovative and effective products. This award also validates Champion's commitment to providing world-class marketing and merchandising solutions for our aftermarket partners," said Jay Burkhart, vice president of global marketing for Federal-Mogul.

For more information on Champion spark plugs and other leading ignition products, contact your Champion supplier, visit www.federal-mogul.com/champion, or write to: Champion Spark Plugs, Federal-Mogul Corp., 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034.

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.

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.