Revenue Revenue - Narrative (Details) - Operating Segments - Company excluding Ford Credit - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Vehicles, parts, and accessories
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue Performance Obligation Satisfied In Prior Period	$ 152	$ 214
Services and other revenue (a)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	700		$ 700
Contract with Customer, Liability	4,300		4,300		$ 4,300
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	352	336	717	$ 678
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net	314		314		$ 309
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization	$ 22	$ 19	$ 44	$ 39