Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Non-current portion
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
Forso Nordic AB
Forso Nordic AB [Member]
Forso Nordic AB
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest rate contracts [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Liability
Derivative Liability
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax and Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Unamortized (discount)/premium, noncurrent
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount/(Premium), Net, Noncurrent
Noncurrent portion of amount, after accumulated amortization, of debt discount/(premium).
Capital in excess of par value of stock
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Other assets, non-current
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Current portion
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Revenues from sales and services
AllSalesTypeProductsAndServices [Member]
All Sales, includes sale of vehicles, parts, and accessories, sale of used vehicles, sale of extended service contracts, and other sales of products and services. [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Net (gain)/loss on changes in investments in affiliates (Note 4)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Foreign currency transaction [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Pension (a)
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Current
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Pension Costs
Pension Costs [Member]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Field Service Actions and Customer Satisfaction Actions
Field Service Actions and Customer Satisfaction Actions [Member]
Field Service Actions and Customer Satisfaction Actions
Held collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments [Member]
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Schedule of Inventory [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Vehicles, parts, and accessories
VehiclesPartsAndAccessories [Member]
Vehicles, parts, and accessories [Member]
Industry Sector [Axis]
Industry Sector [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Net gains/(losses) on available for sale securities
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), before Adjustment, after Tax
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Net pension assets
Defined Benefit Plan Net Assets For Plan Benefits Current And Noncurrent
This represents the net assets recognized in the balance sheet that are associated with the defined benefit plans.
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Warranty [Abstract]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and limited indemnities
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Revenue Performance Obligation Satisfied In Prior Period
Revenue Performance Obligation Satisfied In Prior Period
Revenue Performance Obligation Satisfied In Prior Period
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year
Adjustments
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Voluntary Separation Package
Voluntary Separation Package [Member]
Voluntary Separation Package
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Cost (Credit)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Derivative instruments [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent [Abstract]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Domain]
Financial Asset, Aging [Domain]
Noncurrent Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Ownership Percentage Sold to Sollers
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Current
Unfunded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Unfunded Plan [Member]
Counterparty Netting, Liabilities Not Offset
Derivative Liability, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Services and other revenue (a)
Extended Service Contracts [Member]
Extended service contracts [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
U.K. Export Finance Program
U.K. Export Finance Program [Member]
U.K. Export Finance Program
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Basic income (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Financing Receivables [Text Block]
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
REVENUE
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Foreign currency translation
Restructuring Reserve, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Document Type
Document Type
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disaggregation Of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Marketable securities [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
OPEB (a)
Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan Liabilities Current
Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan Liabilities Current
Other marketable securities
Other marketable securities [Member]
Securities that are primarily serviced by the cash flows of a discrete pool of receivables or other financial assets for example, but not limited to, credit card receivables, car loans, recreational vehicle loans, and mobile home loans. Also includes, information about certificates of deposit and time deposits with a maturity of more than 90 days.
Diluted income
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Guarantees to daily rental companies
Fair Value Guarantee [Member]
Pension (a)
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Noncurrent
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Pass
Pass [Member]
Net changes in short-term debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Fair Value of Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Debt Carrying Value Fair Value
Debt Carrying Value Fair Value
Fair value of hedged debt carried at cost which approximates fair value
Gains/(losses) on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Type of Borrower [Axis]
Type of Borrower [Axis]
Financing Receivable, Threshold Period Past Due, Writeoff
Financing Receivable, Threshold Period Past Due, Writeoff
Used vehicles
Used Vehicles [Member]
Used Vehicles [Member]
Increase (Decrease) from Prior Period [Domain]
Increase (Decrease) from Prior Period [Domain]
[Domain] for Increase (Decrease) from Prior Period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
(Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Dealer financing
Wholesale and Dealer Loans
Wholesale and Dealer Loans [Member]
Class of financing receivables related to wholesale financing receivables and collateralized individual net dealer loans.
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims
Dealer and Dealers' Customer Allowances and Claims
Dealer and dealers' customer allowances and claims
Consumer
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Changes in accruals (a)
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Ford Sollers Netherlands B.V. [Member]
Ford Sollers Netherlands B.V. [Member]
Ford Sollers Netherlands B.V. [Member]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other liabilities and deferred revenue
Other Liabilities
Other
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Financing Receivable, Past Due
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Net interest settlements and accruals on hedging instruments
Gain (Loss) on Components Excluded from Assessment of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Effectiveness
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH
Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH [Member]
Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Fair value adjustments, noncurrent
Adjustment Fair Value Hedging Instruments Unsecured Debt, Noncurrent
Aggregate fair value decrease/(increase) to debt as of the balance sheet date related to designated fair value hedges of unsecured debt.
Derivative Instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Employee benefit plans
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash
FPRC
FPRC [Member]
FPRC
U.S. government agencies
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Payables
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Settlements of derivatives
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Dealer Loans
Dealer Loans [Member]
Dealer Loans [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Other Investments [Abstract]
Other Investments [Abstract]
CAPITAL STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Foreign Plan
Foreign Plan [Member]
Employee Separation Costs
Employee Separation Costs [Member]
Employee Separation Costs - Costs associated with benefits that are contingent on the employee continuing to provide serviced
Non-accrual of Financing Revenue
Non-accrual of Financing Revenue
Number of days past due when the accrual of financing revenue is discontinued
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year
Retirement Plan Funding Status [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funding Status [Axis]
Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (a)
OCI, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), Arising During Period, Tax
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Gross realized gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain
PRESENTATION
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Marketable securities
Marketable Securities, Current
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Unamortized issuance costs, current
Debt Issuance Costs, Current, Net
Selling, administrative, and other expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Accelerated depreciation, separations, and payments
Accelerated depreciation, separations, and payments [Member]
Accelerated depreciation, separations, and payments
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Asset, Current
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Restructuring Reserve
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Unearned interest supplements
Related Party Transaction Unearned Interest Supplements From Transactions With Related Party
Represents the unearned balance of support payments received from the parent company and will be earned over term of the underlying finance receivable.
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Restatement [Axis]
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value
Financing Receivable, Percent of Dealer Finance Receivables
Financing Receivable, Percent of Dealer Finance Receivables
Financing Receivable, Percent of Dealer Finance Receivables
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Cash payments for dividends and dividend equivalents
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Equities (a)
Equity Securities [Member]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Unsecured Debt, Current
Unsecured Debt, Current
Non-U.S. government and agencies
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
AOCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Group II
Internally Assigned Grade Group I I [Member]
Credit quality indicators that are developed and used internally by the company for Group II, which consists of dealers with fair to favorable financial metrics.
Unamortized (discount)/premium, current
Debt Instrument Unamortized Discount/(Premium), Net, Current
Current portion of amount, after accumulated amortization, of debt discount (premium).
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Text Block]
Foreign currency adjustments
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Common and Class B Stock
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Other income/(loss), net
Total
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Retail installment contracts
Retail Installment Contracts [Member]
Retail Installment Contracts [Member]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Worldwide OPEB
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total AOCI ending balance at September 30
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Debt Conversion Terms, Two
Debt Conversion Terms, Two [Member]
Debt Conversion Terms, Two
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Secured Debt, Current
Secured Debt, Current
Net dilutive options, unvested restricted stock units, and unvested restricted stock shares
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Settlements and curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement and Curtailment
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Basic and Diluted Income Attributable to Ford Motor Company [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted [Abstract]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Other Loans Payable, Current
Other Loans Payable, Current
Acquisitions of finance receivables and operating leases
Payments to Acquire Loans and Leases Held-for-investment
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain
Capital spending
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), before Adjustment, Tax
Accelerated depreciation
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Amount of accelerated depreciation expected to be charged against earnings associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring plan.
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Deferred Revenue [Table Text Block]
Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Per share dividend of Common and Class B Stock
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Total revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year
Collections of finance receivables and operating leases
Proceeds from Collection of Finance Receivables
Translation impact on non-U.S. plans
Other Comprehensive Income, Translation Impact on Non-U.S. Plans, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income, Translation Impact on Non-U.S. Plans, Net of Tax
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value
Net prior service costs/(credits) reclassified from AOCI to net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Notes Payable, Other Payables
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months
Investment-related interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Common Stock
Capital Stock
Common Stock [Member]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating income/(loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Financing Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Financing Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financial Asset, Aging [Axis]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Decrease/(Increase) in inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories and Other Operating Assets
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Fair Value Hedging Table [Abstract]
Fair Value Hedging Table [Abstract]
Fair Value Hedging Table [Abstract]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Stock compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Cap. In Excess of Par Value of Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Total cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Argo AI [Member]
Argo AI [Member]
Argo AI
Depreciation and tooling amortization
Depreciation
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Employee benefit plans
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Warranty [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Collateral [Domain]
Collateral Held [Domain]
Ford Credit
Ford Credit [Member]
Ford Credit
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member]
Other
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total finance receivables, net
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Decrease/(Increase) in finance receivables (wholesale and other)
Increase (Decrease) in Finance Receivables
Payments made during the period
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Industry Sector [Domain]
Industry Sector [Domain]
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Other liabilities and deferred revenue (Note 12 and Note 20)
Total current other liabilities and deferred revenue
Other Liabilities, Current
OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUE
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 Over Allotment Option
Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 Over Allotment Option [Member]
Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 Over Allotment Option
Total equity attributable to Ford Motor Company
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Gross realized losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Loss
Purchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Number Of Days After Which Finance Receivable Is Considered Past Due
Financing Receivable, Threshold Period Past Due
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent
OPEB (a)
Liability, Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Noncurrent Assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Segment Reconciling Items [Axis]
Segment Reconciling Items [Axis]
Items used in reconciling reportable segments' amounts to consolidated amount. Excludes corporate-level activity
Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Delayed draw term loan
Delayed Draw Term Loan [Member]
Delayed Draw Term Loan
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
City Area Code
City Area Code
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Fixed Rate Debt Security
Fixed Rate Debt Security [Domain]
[Domain] for Fixed Rate Debt Security [Axis]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Restatement [Domain]
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Income Effect of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
U.S. government
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Equity in net assets of affiliated companies
Equity Method Investments
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Group IV
Internally Assigned Grade Group I V [Member]
Credit quality indicators that are developed and used internally by the company for Group IV, which consists of dealers with poor financial metrics, including dealers classified as uncollectible.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
FPRB
FPRB [Member]
FPRB [Member]
Changes in accrual related to warranties issued during the period
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Fixed Rate Debt Security [Axis]
Fixed Rate Debt Security [Axis]
Fixed Rate Debt Security [Axis]
Total equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for/(Benefit from) income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Funded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Plan [Member]
Non-consumer
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Foreign currency translation and other
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Fair value changes on hedging instruments
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Inventories
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Net (gains)/losses reclassified to AOCI from net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Net gains/(losses) on foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Gains/(Losses) on foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Insurance income
Insurance income [Member]
Insurance income
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Schedule Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Decrease/(Increase) in accounts receivable and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable and Other Operating Assets
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Ford Sollers Joint Venture
Ford Sollers Joint Venture [Member]
Ford Sollers Joint Venture
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
OTHER INCOME/(LOSS)
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Retirement Plan Funding Status [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Funding Status [Domain]
Gains (Losses) On Changes In Investments In Affiliates
Gains (Losses) On Changes In Investments In Affiliates
This item represents the net total realized gain (loss) on changes in investments in affiliates, including any gain (loss) relating to the sale or disposition of equity and cost method investments, held for sale operations, business combinations, and/or other dispositions.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]
Substandard
Substandard [Member]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Revolving
Financing Receivable, Revolving
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net gains/(losses) on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms of Conversion [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms of Conversion [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms of Conversion
Long-term Line of Credit, Noncurrent
Long-term Line of Credit, Noncurrent
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Financing Receivables, 31 to 60 Days Past due [Member]
Financing Receivables, 31 to 60 Days Past due [Member]
Financing Receivables, 31 to 60 Days Past due [Member]
Unamortized issuance costs, noncurrent
Debt Issuance Costs, Noncurrent, Net
Common Stock issued (a)
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment to be reclassified to income upon sale, transfer, or substantially complete liquidation
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
LIABILITIES
Liabilities [Abstract]
Finance leases, gross
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Corporate Other
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Type of Restructuring
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Commodity Contract [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Interest on Debt
Interest on Debt [Domain]
Consists of interest expense on Automotive and other debt
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Total assets
Total assets
Assets
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company
Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Royalty income
Royalty Income, Nonoperating
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Less: Income/(Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
(Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax
Financing Receivable, Percent Past Due
Financing Receivable, Percent Past Due
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Short-term Debt
Short-term
Short-term Debt
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Schedule of debt outstanding [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Basic income
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic shares (average shares outstanding)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted income (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Net remeasurement (gain)/loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss), Immediate Recognition as Component in Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit
Posted collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (“DOE ATVM”) Incentive Program
Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program [Member]
Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing ("ATVM") Program loan arrangement with the DoE and consisting of a First Priority Lien and a Subordinated debt.
Financing Receivables, Total Past Due
Financing Receivables, Total Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables, Total Past Due
Comprehensive income attributable to Ford Motor Company
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Financial Asset, Greater than 30 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Greater than 30 Days Past Due [Member]
Financial asset more than 30 days past due
Contract with Customer, Liability
Contract with Customer, Liability
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Debt Instrument Convertible Terms Of Conversion [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms Of Conversion [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms Of Conversion
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value
Mobility
Mobility Segment [Member]
Mobility Segment
Basic and Diluted Shares [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Global Redesign
Global Redesign [Member]
Global Redesign
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Ford Credit interest, operating, and other expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Finance Receivables Credit Quality Ratings Term Range
Finance Receivables Credit Quality Ratings Term Range
The range of period (days or months) established by the entity in categorizing the rating utilized as part of the credit quality ratings for its finance receivables.
Corporate debt
Corporate debt
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Counterparty Netting, Assets Not Offset
Derivative Asset, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation
Total
Parent [Member]
Collateral [Axis]
Collateral Held [Axis]
Special Mention
Special Mention [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Dividend Equivalents, Forfeitures
Forfeitures, Dividend Equivalents
Dividend equivalents forfeited during the quarter
Proceeds from Convertible Debt
Proceeds from Convertible Debt
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Note 18)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Other assets
Other Assets
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax and Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Financing income
Financing income [Member]
Financing incme
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Debt Conversion Terms, One
Debt Conversion Terms, One [Member]
Debt Conversion Terms, One
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Credit Loss Status [Domain]
Credit Loss Status [Domain]
Provision for credit losses
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses
Class B Stock
Common Class B [Member]
Group I
Internally Assigned Grade Group I [Member]
Credit quality indicators that are developed and used internally by the company for Group I, which consists of dealers with strong to superior financial metrics.
Marketable Securities
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), after Adjustment and Tax
Net finance receivables subject to fair value (a)
Finance Receivables Net Subject To Fair Value
The portion of the net aggregate finance receivables that are subject to fair value.
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Proceeds from sale of business (Note 17)
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Effect of Change in Method
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Effect of Change in Method
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Service and Other Revenue
Service and Other Revenue [Member]
Service and Other Revenue
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table]
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Retail financing
Automobile Loan [Member]
Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims
Dealer and Dealers' Customer Allowances and Claims Noncurrent
Dealer and dealers' customer allowances and claims noncurrent
Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026
Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 [Member]
Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026
Interest Receivable
Interest Receivable
Net property
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year
Financing Receivable, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Investment Name [Domain]
Investment Name [Domain]
[Domain] for Investment Name
Other liabilities and deferred revenue (Note 12 and Note 20)
Total non-current other liabilities and deferred revenue
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Income [Member]
Other Income [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal payments on long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Litigation and Claims
Litigation and Claims [Member]
Litigation and Claims
EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY COMMON AND CLASS B STOCK (Note 6)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Sale of Interest by Parent
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Sale of Interest by Parent
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount
Derivative Asset
Derivative Asset
Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (c)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Deconsolidation, Revaluation of Retained Investment, Gain (Loss), Amount
Deconsolidation, Revaluation of Retained Investment, Gain (Loss), Amount
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Revenues
Revenues
Beginning balance
Ending balance
AOCI, Cash Flow Hedge, Cumulative Gain (Loss), after Tax
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Finished products
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Sales proceeds
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Less: Tax/(tax benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, Tax
Retail financing, gross
Finance Receivable Before Unearned Interest Supplements
Represents financing receivables before the amount of support payments received from the parent company and earned over the term of the underlying finance receivable.
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Debt
Debt and Lease Obligation
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Convertible Debt Securities
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Sales-type Lease, Lease Income
Sales-type Lease, Lease Income
Company excluding Ford Credit
Company excluding Ford Credit [Member]
Company excluding Ford Credit
Loss contingency estimate
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Net income/(loss)
Net income/(loss)
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Debt payable within one year
Debt, Current
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Sales and maturities of marketable securities and other investments
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Financing Receivables, 61 to 120 Days Past due [Member]
Financing Receivables, 61 to 120 Days Past due [Member]
Financing Receivables, 61 to 120 Days Past due
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period (Note 7)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period (Note 7)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared
Dividends
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Financing Receivable, Change in Present Value, Expense (Reversal)
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Tax (excluding gains and losses arising during period)
Amount of tax (expense) benefit of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss related to pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans, excluding tax on gains and losses arising during the period .
Maximum potential payments
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Special Items
Special Items [Member]
Consists of pension and OPEB remeasurement gains and losses, significant personnel and dealer-related costs stemming from our efforts to match production capacity and cost structure to market demand and changing model mix, and certain infrequent significant items that we generally do not consider to be indicative of our ongoing operating activities
Net Investment in Operating Leases, Noncurrent
Net Investment in Operating Leases, Noncurrent
Net Investment in Operating Leases, Noncurrent
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Gains/(Losses) on available for sale securities
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), before Adjustment and Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Interest expense on Company debt excluding Ford Credit
Interest Expense, Other
Leasing income
Leasing income [Member]
Leasing income
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Fair Value, Recurring
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Other amortization
Amortization
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Global Pandemic [Member]
Global Pandemic [Member]
Global Pandemic
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Other Loans Payable, Long-term, Noncurrent
Other Loans Payable, Long-term, Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Plans - Expense
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Fair value (b)
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Adjustment Fair Value Hedging Instruments Unsecured Debt, Current
Adjustment Fair Value Hedging Instruments Unsecured Debt, Current
Current portion of aggregate fair value increase/(decrease) to debt as of the balance sheet date related to designated fair value hedges of unsecured debt.
Raw materials, work-in-process, and supplies
Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Treasury stock/other
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Loan Treasury Stock And Other
Aggregate change in value for: (a) stock issued during the period due to ESOP, (b) treasury stock, and/or (c) other equity movements included in the statement of changes in stockholders' equity which are not separately disclosed or provided for elsewhere in the taxonomy
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Policy for Uncollectible Amounts [Policy Text Block]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Policy for Uncollectible Amounts [Policy Text Block]
Automotive
Automotive Segment [Member]
Automotive Segment [Member]
Credit Loss Status [Axis]
Credit Loss Status [Axis]
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Fair value changes on hedged debt
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Capital Stock
Class of Stock [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percent Of Conversion Price Triggering Convertible Feature
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage Of Stock Trading Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage Of Stock Trading Price
Less: Tax/(tax benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, Tax
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Adjustment Fair Value Hedging Instruments Unsecured Debt, Discontinued Hedging Relationships
Adjustment Fair Value Hedging Instruments Unsecured Debt, Discontinued Hedging Relationships
Adjustment Fair Value Hedging Instruments Unsecured Debt, Discontinued Hedging Relationships
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Retail installment contracts, gross
Recorded investment
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Policy Text Block]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Other assets, current
Other Assets, Current
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Marketable Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Marketable Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investment Name [Axis]
Investment Name [Axis]
Investment Name
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Fair Value of Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Financing Receivables, Greater than 120 Days Past due [Member]
Financing Receivables, Greater than 120 Days Past due [Member]
Financing Receivables, Greater than 120 Days Past due [Member]
Net Investment in Operating Lease
Net Investment in Operating Lease
Net Investment in Operating Lease
Adjustments
Adjustments [Member]
Includes eliminations of intersegment transactions occurring in the ordinary course of business and deferred tax netting
Allowance for credit losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill
(Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales [Member]
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension Plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities
Pension and other postretirement employee benefits (“OPEB”) expense/(income) (Note 13)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Noncash
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Equity investment dividends received in excess of (earnings)/losses
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Net of Dividends or Distributions
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount
Ford Lio Ho Motor Co., Ltd. (“FLH”)
Ford Lio Ho Motor Co., Ltd. (“FLH”) [Member]
Ford Lio Ho Motor Co., Ltd. (“FLH”)
Increase (Decrease) from Prior Period [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) from Prior Period [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) from Prior Period
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Group III
Internally Assigned Grade Group I I I [Member]
Credit quality indicators that are developed and used internally by the company for Group III, which consists of dealers with marginal to weak financial metrics.
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Segment Reconciling Items [Domain]
Segment Reconciling Items [Domain]
Segment Reconciling Items
Provision for deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)