Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 90	$ (104)	$ (161)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(145)	(237)	(248)
Cash flow hedging income (loss), net	3	0	(1)
Pension and postretirement benefits	30	56	(282)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(112)	(181)	(531)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(22)	(285)	(692)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	10	1	(8)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Federal-Mogul	$ (32)	$ (286)	$ (684)