CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 961	$ 2,192	$ 5,388	$ 5,507
Foreign currency translation	(184)	(882)	(306)	(816)
Marketable Securities	0	0	6	0
Derivative instruments	99	374	456	208
Pension and other postretirement benefits	14	133	53	1
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(71)	(375)	209	(607)
Comprehensive income	890	1,817	5,597	4,900
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	3	1	7	2
Comprehensive income attributable to Ford Motor Company	$ 887	$ 1,816	$ 5,590	$ 4,898