Federal-Mogul Names Mike de Irala Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Nov. 1, 2005--Chairman, President and CEO Jose Maria Alapont announced today the appointment of Mike de Irala as senior vice president, global manufacturing, and a member of the Strategy Board for Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ), effective November 1, 2005.

"Mike brings to Federal-Mogul extensive manufacturing experience with one of our largest customers, as well as a keen dedication to quality excellence," Alapont said. "His past success in leading lean manufacturing initiatives will fully support the achievement of continued productivity gains and Federal-Mogul's drive for global profitable growth."

de Irala comes to Federal-Mogul with more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, all with Ford Motor Company. Most recently, he was executive director, manufacturing, powertrain operations, in which he was responsible for 15 plants and more than 20,000 employees in North America. Prior to that, de Irala held several positions of increasing responsibility in manufacturing, including site manager at Ford of Canada, where he was responsible for five plants; director of advanced manufacturing technology development; and plant manager at the Batavia Transmission Plant in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also served in several key plant management and engineering positions. de Irala began his career at Ford in 1973 as a design engineer in the transmission and chassis division.

Some of de Irala's recent career accomplishments include integrating Six Sigma processes with lean manufacturing implementation, as well as launching new powertrains.

de Irala earned a bachelor's degree in engineering and a master's degree in business administration, both from the University of Detroit-Mercy in Detroit, Michigan.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, modules and systems serving the world's original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. The company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to deliver quality products and services, and leading brands. Federal-Mogul is focused on driving global profitable growth and creating value to satisfy customers, employees and stakeholders expectations.

Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, the Company employs 45,000 people in 30 countries. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. 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.

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