We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Numbers
333-10409,
333-66422,
333-82302,
333-112521, and
333-133640) on Form S-8 of our reports dated
November 19,
2008, relating to (1) the 2008 financial statements and financial statement schedule and the
retrospective adjustments to the 2007 and 2006 financial statements of Woodward Governor Company
(which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the
Company changing its method of accounting for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the
Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes) and (2) management’s report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting as of
September 30, 2008, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Woodward
Governor Company for the year ended
September 30, 2008.
