UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: March 3, 2005

(Date of earliest event reported)

FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Michigan

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-1511	38-0533580
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)
26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan	48034
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(248) 354-7700

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers: Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On February 25, 2005, José Maria Alapont was elected to the Board of Directors of Federal-Mogul Corporation (the “Company”). Mr. Alapont, as disclosed in the Company’s most recent Form 10-K, does not currently serve on any committee of the Board of Directors. On February 2,2005, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Alapont. Upon obtaining the appropriate work visa, Mr. Alapont will become President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The terms of Mr. Alapont’s employment were disclosed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2005.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 3, 2005

FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Lance M. Lis
Name:	Lance M. Lis
Title:	Secretary