Federal-Mogul Supplies Components for Seven of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2006

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Jan. 1, 20062, 2006--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) is proud to supply components or systems for seven of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2006 model year vehicles. Federal-Mogul has designed and manufactured parts for 36 of the 50 engines recognized as the "10 Best" by Ward's in the past five years.

Federal-Mogul provides a wide range of components for the award-winning engines including pistons, rings, liners, pins, engine bearings and bushings, valve seats and guides, spark plugs, cylinder head gaskets, cylinder and valve cover gaskets, front and rear cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, dynamic rotary shaft seals, intake and exhaust manifold gaskets and water pump gaskets. Engines that feature Federal-Mogul products are:

-- Audi AG 2L FSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A3)

-- Audi AG 4.2L DOHC V-8 (Audi S4)

-- BMW AG 3L DOHC I-6 (330i)

-- DaimlerChrysler AG 5.7L Hemi Magnum OHV V-8 (Charger R/T)

-- Ford Motor Co. 4.6L SOHC V-8 (Mustang GT)

-- General Motors Corp. 2L supercharged DOHC I-4 (Cobalt SS)

-- Toyota Motor Corp. 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)

"Federal-Mogul congratulates the winners of this year's Ward's 10 Best Engines," said Jose Maria Alapont, chairman, president and CEO. "These prestigious awards show Federal-Mogul is a global, leading supplier that consistently delivers leading technology, innovation and quality excellence through products that add value to our customers who manufacture the world's best performing engines."

Winners of the 12th Annual Ward's 10 Best Engines Awards were selected by a panel of judges from Ward's Communications, the leading provider of auto industry news and information. The awards were presented at a ceremony held in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit January 11 and are considered the industry barometer of powertrain development.

About Federal-Mogul

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

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