CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss)	$ 89	$ 31	$ (76)	$ (50)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:
Currency Translation Adjustments	(207)	96	(243)	(227)
Defined Benefit Pension	0	0	0	1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(207)	96	(243)	(226)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(118)	127	(319)	(276)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	(12)	(9)	(33)	(24)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Weatherford	$ (130)	$ 118	$ (352)	$ (300)