Federal-Mogul Named Undercar Parts Supplier to Sears

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 30 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation has been selected by Sears, Roebuck and Co. to supply automotive brake, chassis and wheel-end components to its Sears Auto Service Centers in the United States.

Sears will stock and install brand-name parts from Federal-Mogul, including Wagner(R) brake products, Moog(R) chassis and National(R)/BCA(R). Wagner ThermoQuiet(TM) brake pads, winner of the 2003 PACE Award for product innovation, will be featured at Sears. ThermoQuiet loaded brake calipers will be supplied by Cardone Industries to Sears locations.

"We are extremely excited about this new partnership with Sears," said Joseph Felicelli, Federal-Mogul's senior vice president, worldwide aftermarket operations. "Sears is one of the largest providers of tires and undercar service in the world. We are committed to growing Sears' service business behind our industry-leading brand names, innovative products and broad technical support."

The new Federal-Mogul undercar program at Sears will be launched as soon as possible.

Federal-Mogul is a global supplier of automotive components, sub-systems, 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 products, brands and services of value to its customers. Federal-Mogul is focused on the globalization of its teams, products and processes to bring greater opportunities for its customers and employees, and value to its constituents. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and today employs 47,000 people in 24 countries. For more information on Federal-Mogul, visit the company's Web site at http://www.federal-mogul.com/ .