CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenues
Total revenues (Note 3)	$ 37,501	$ 36,990	$ 91,192	$ 116,185
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales	31,223	32,282	79,677	99,881
Selling, administrative, and other expenses	2,266	2,601	6,663	8,169
Total costs and expenses	35,150	37,251	93,158	115,154
Operating income/(loss)	2,351	(261)	(1,966)	1,031
Other income/(loss), net	845	534	5,843	1,434
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies	58	(16)	(8)	96
Income/(Loss) before income taxes	2,756	(19)	2,694	1,796
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	366	(442)	1,179	40
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	2,390	423	1,515	1,756
Less: Income/(Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	5	(2)	6	37
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	$ 2,385	$ 425	$ 1,509	$ 1,719
Basic income
Basic income (in dollars per share)	$ 0.60	$ 0.11	$ 0.38	$ 0.43
Diluted income
Diluted income (in dollars per share)	$ 0.60	$ 0.11	$ 0.38	$ 0.43
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	3,976	3,970	3,971	3,976
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	4,005	4,007	3,997	4,006
Operating Segments | Automotive
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	$ 34,707	$ 33,931	$ 82,669	$ 106,928
Revenues
Total revenues (Note 3)	34,707	33,931	82,669	106,928
Costs and expenses
Interest expense on Automotive debt	487	262	1,140	723
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies	115	(27)	59	62
Income/(Loss) before income taxes	2,644	1,329	378	4,711
Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	2,774	3,045	8,480	9,231
Revenues
Total revenues (Note 3)	2,774	3,045	8,480	9,231
Costs and expenses
Ford Credit interest, operating, and other expenses	1,661	2,368	6,818	7,104
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies	4	9	12	23
Income/(Loss) before income taxes	1,123	736	1,696	2,368
Operating Segments | All Other
Costs and expenses
Interest expense on Automotive debt	11	14	35	42
Operating Segments | Mobility
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax	20	14	43	26
Revenues
Total revenues (Note 3)	20	14	43	26
Costs and expenses
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies	(58)	2	(70)	11
Income/(Loss) before income taxes	$ (281)	$ (290)	$ (947)	$ (842)