Federal-Mogul Aftermarket Awarded 'Vendor of the Year' by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 22, 2004 -- Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance -- Federal-Mogul's largest Aftermarket customer -- recently awarded the company's Aftermarket group with its prestigious Vendor of the Year 2004 Award. The company was also honored with awards for Outstanding Marketing Support, Outstanding Manpower Support and Outstanding Web site. Additionally, Federal-Mogul was recognized for Outstanding Shipping Performance for the following brands: Anco(R), Champion(R), Fel-Pro(R), Precision(R) and Wagner Lighting(R).

"It is truly the ultimate honor for a company to achieve Vendor of the Year, but for the Alliance to also recognize us in these additional critical categories is a tremendous compliment," said Bob Egan, vice president, Aftermarket sales - the Americas.

These awards were based on a vote from 56 Alliance shareholders and awarded to Federal-Mogul on Dec. 7, 2004, at the Alliance Winter Shareholder Meeting in Boca Raton, Florida.

Federal-Mogul also received the Vendor of the Year Award in 2001 and 2002. The awards were accepted by Executive Vice President of Worldwide Aftermarket Operations Joseph Felicelli; Vice President of National Accounts and Central Zone Aftermarket Sales Roy Kent; National Program Group Sales Manager Rick Summerville; Sales and Marketing Manager Cindi Masinick; Aftermarket General Manager-Canada Mike Holland; National Program Group Sales Manager Peter Witkamp and Egan.

About Federal-Mogul

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/ .