Federal-Mogul Names Ramzi Hermiz Senior Vice President, Sealing Systems

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--April 18, 2005--President and Chief Executive Officer Jose Maria Alapont announced today the appointment of Ramzi Hermiz as senior vice president, Sealing Systems and a member of the Strategy Board for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ).

"Ramzi brings to Sealing Systems a broad knowledge of the global marketplace and an outstanding commitment to quality and customer service," Alapont said. "In his new position, he will lead the future of innovation and technology as well as the development of the global market base to drive the Sealing Systems profitable growth strategies worldwide."

Previously vice president of Federal-Mogul's European Aftermarket, Hermiz joined Federal-Mogul in 1998 when the company purchased Fel-Pro, Inc. Since then, Hermiz has held positions of increasing responsibility, beginning with director, purchasing; followed by director, pull systems and inventory; and then vice president, global supply chain management.

Before joining Fel-Pro in 1990, Hermiz was manager, purchasing and quality assurance for a manufacturer of residential lighting and other products. He began his career as a design and product engineer for a consulting firm serving the heavy-duty construction industry.

Hermiz earned a master's degree in business administration from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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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