Federal-Mogul Earns 2004 DaimlerChrysler Global Supplier Award for Powertrain

Business Wire, Jan 14, 2005

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) on January 12 received the 2004 DaimlerChrysler Global Supplier Award for the Powertrain category. The prestigious and highly selective Global Supplier Award is designed to recognize global supplier contributions and excellence in supplier performance. Federal-Mogul Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer Steve Miller accepted the award at the second annual Global Supplier Awards Program at the Detroit Firehouse in Michigan.

"DaimlerChrysler is a very important customer, and we appreciate its spirit of partnership," said Miller. "Our mutual commitment to market-leading technology and solution-focused communication is key to this successful relationship. We are proud to create value for our customers, and we appreciate DaimlerChrysler's recognition of our performance."

Suppliers with a business volume of more than $1.35 million with the Chrysler Group as well as the Commercial Vehicles Division or Mercedes-Benz Car Group were also eligible. Federal-Mogul was selected for this award based on its benchmark performance in quality, system cost, technology and supply during 2004.

"Federal-Mogul supplies DaimlerChrysler with pistons, rings, bearings, seals and gaskets in Europe and North America," said Gerhard Boehm, senior vice president of Powertrain at Federal-Mogul. "Our company's Powertrain community, which consists of more than 20,000 employees at 70 facilities worldwide, is honored to be recognized with the Global Supplier Award."

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul is a leading global automotive supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of quality products, trusted brands and creative solutions. The Company utilizes its engineering and materials expertise, proprietary and innovative technology, manufacturing skill, distribution flexibility and marketing power to create value for its stakeholders. 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.

Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul's rich heritage began in Detroit, Michigan in 1899. Today, Federal-Mogul employs more than 45,000 people in 29 countries. Federal-Mogul products are sold under a variety of brands, including AE(R) engine products, Anco(R) wipers, BCA(R) bearings, 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) oil seals, 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.