Income Taxes - Components of the Deferred Tax Asset (Liability) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Deferred tax assets attributable to:
Employee benefits liabilities	$ 1,107	$ 1,419
Net operating loss (“NOL”) carry forwards	840	583
Product liability and warranty accruals	546	457
Research and development	26	49
Tax credit carry forwards	259	218
Other	271	285
Gross deferred tax assets	3,049	3,011
Less: Valuation allowances	2,773	2,664
Net deferred tax assets	276	347
Deferred tax liabilities attributable to:
Goodwill and intangibles assets	72	77
Other	5	54
Total deferred tax liabilities	$ 77	$ 131