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Federal-Mogul Honored by Toyota for Quality Performance

17 April 2000

Federal-Mogul Honored by Toyota for Quality Performance

    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 14 Federal-Mogul Corporation
(NYSE: FMO) has earned Certificate of Achievement awards from Toyota Motor
Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA).  The company's Powertrain Systems
facility in Greenville, Michigan, and its Skokie, Illinois, Sealing Systems
facility received the awards for superior quality.
    "We are extremely proud of this team's outstanding commitment in meeting
the strict standards set by Toyota," said Michael C. Verwilst, senior vice
president, Powertrain Systems.
    Awards are given annually to suppliers providing the highest standards in
quality, delivery, value improvement and cost reduction for parts, materials,
transportation and export.  The awards were presented during TMMNA's annual
Supplier Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony.
    "We are delighted that our products, processes and services are recognized
in such a competitive global environment," said Tom Conaghan, senior vice
president, Sealing Systems, Visibility & Systems Protection Products.
    With nearly 500 employees, the Greenville plant supplies the main and rod
bearings for Toyota.  The facility manufactures automotive and heavy-duty
engine bearings.  Skokie has 2,100 employees and manufactures a broad line of
technically advanced gaskets for the automotive and heavy-duty vehicle
markets.
    Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is an automotive
parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to global
customers in the automotive, small engine, heavy-duty and industrial markets.
The company was founded in 1899.  Visit the company's web site at
http://www.federal-mogul.com for more information.  Federal-Mogul's press
releases are available by fax through Company News On-Call, call 800-758-5804,
ext. 306225.