Federal-Mogul Names Michael Sobieski Vice President Ignition and Wipers

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 12, 2005--Joseph Felicelli, executive vice president, Worldwide Aftermarket Operations, announced today the appointment of Michael Sobieski to the position of vice president, global ignition and wiper products group for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ), effective immediately.

Sobieski will be responsible for the global operations of Champion(R) spark plugs and Anco(R) wiper blades for the aftermarket, original equipment manufacturing and original equipment service.

"Mike's global experience in manufacturing and operations in both the original equipment and aftermarket sectors will support Federal-Mogul by driving product and service value and increasing customer satisfaction," said Felicelli.

Sobieski, who joined the Federal-Mogul in 1998, most recently served as Director of European and South African Friction Operations based in Bad Camberg, Germany. Prior to that he served in multiple positions of increasing responsibility including director of operations, Friction; plant manager at Logansport, Ind. and Smithville, Tenn.; and engineering and production manager, Friction. Previous to joining Federal-Mogul Sobieski worked for Siemens Automotive and Ford Motor Company.

Sobieski earned a bachelor's degree from West Point and a master's degree from General Motors Institute, Flint, Mich.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul is a leading global automotive supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of quality products and trusted brands. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, the Company employs more than 45,000 people in 31 countries. Federal-Mogul reported sales of $6.2 billion in 2004.

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.

Federal-Mogul's products are sold under a variety of power brands, including but not limited to, AE(R) engine products, ANCO(R) wipers, Champion(R) spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro(R) gaskets, Ferodo(R) brake pads, Glyco(R) bearings, Goetze(R) piston rings, Moog(R) chassis products, National(R) wheel-end components, Nural(R) pistons, Payen(R) gaskets, Sealed Power(R) engine products and Wagner(R) lighting and brake products. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com.

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