Ford Motor (F) 10-Q 28 Apr 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

DOCUMENT_AND_ENTITY_INFORMATIO

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION Document	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 21, 2015
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	FORD MOTOR CO
Entity Central Index Key	37996
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Trading Symbol	F
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Common Stock [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		3,904,504,162
Class B Stock [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		70,852,076

CONSOLIDATED_AND_SECTOR_INCOME

CONSOLIDATED AND SECTOR INCOME STATEMENT (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenues
Automotive	$31,800	$33,876
Financial Services	2,100	2,000
Total revenues	33,900	35,876
Costs and expenses
Automotive cost of sales	28,702	31,021
Selling, administrative and other expenses	3,609	3,372
Total costs and expenses	33,031	35,110
Automotive interest income and other income/(loss), net	190	214
Financial Services other income/(loss), net	74	68
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies	437	419
Income before income taxes	1,405	1,259
Provision for/(Benefit from) income taxes	480	270
Net income	925	989
Income/(Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	0
Net income attributable to Ford Motor Company	924	989
Basic income
Basic income (in dollars per share)	$0.23	$0.25
Diluted income
Diluted income (in dollars per share)	$0.23	$0.24
Cash dividends declared	$0.15	$0.13
Automotive [Member]
Revenues
Automotive	31,800	33,876
Costs and expenses
Automotive cost of sales	28,702	31,021
Selling, administrative and other expenses	2,616	2,476
Total costs and expenses	31,318	33,497
Interest expense	165	208
Automotive interest income and other income/(loss), net	190	214
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies	429	412
Income before income taxes	936	797
Financial Services [Member]
Revenues
Financial Services	2,100	2,000
Costs and expenses
Interest expense	647	678
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	816	706
Operating and other expenses	177	190
Financial Services provision for credit and insurance losses	73	39
Total costs and expenses	1,713	1,613
Financial Services other income/(loss), net	74	68
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies	8	7
Income before income taxes	$469	$462

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENT_OF_COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Net income	$925	$989
Foreign currency translation	-636	-235
Derivative instruments	-90	92
Pension and other postretirement benefits	352	183
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	-374	40
Comprehensive income	551	1,029
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Ford Motor Company	$550	$1,029

CONSOLIDATED_AND_SECTOR_BALANC

CONSOLIDATED AND SECTOR BALANCE SHEET (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$12,368	$10,757
Marketable securities	20,732	20,393
Finance receivables, net	79,167	81,111
Other receivables, net	13,005	11,708
Net investment in operating leases	23,914	23,217
Inventories	9,519	7,866
Equity in net assets of affiliated companies	3,628	3,357
Net property	29,612	30,126
Deferred income taxes	12,939	13,639
Other assets	7,490	6,353
Total assets	212,374	208,527
LIABILITIES
Payables	22,366	20,035
Other liabilities and deferred revenue	41,644	43,577
Debt	122,776	119,171
Deferred income taxes	525	570
Total liabilities	187,311	183,353
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	89	342
EQUITY
Capital in excess of par value of stock	21,273	21,089
Retained earnings	24,887	24,556
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	-20,406	-20,032
Treasury stock	-848	-848
Total equity attributable to Ford Motor Company	24,947	24,805
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests	27	27
Total equity	24,974	24,832
Total liabilities and equity	212,374	208,527
Common Stock [Member]
EQUITY
Common and Class B Stock	40	39
Class B Stock [Member]
EQUITY
Common and Class B Stock	1	1
Intersector [Member]
ASSETS
Deferred income taxes	15,182	15,555
Total assets	214,617	210,443
LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes	2,768	2,486
Total liabilities	189,554	185,269
EQUITY
Total liabilities and equity	214,617	210,443
Automotive [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	5,074	4,567
Marketable securities	14,468	17,135
Total cash and marketable securities	19,542	21,702
Receivables, less allowances	5,649	5,789
Inventories	9,519	7,866
Deferred income taxes	2,167	2,039
Net investment in operating leases	1,930	1,699
Other current assets	1,925	1,347
Total current assets	40,732	40,442
Equity in net assets of affiliated companies	3,490	3,216
Net property	29,493	29,795
Deferred income taxes	12,845	13,331
Other assets	3,204	2,798
Non-current receivable from Financial Services	214	497
Total assets	89,978	90,079
LIABILITIES
Payables	21,161	18,876
Other liabilities and deferred revenue	39,816	41,727
Debt	13,397	13,824
Other liabilities and deferred revenue	16,745	17,934
Deferred income taxes	285	270
Debt payable within one year	1,986	2,501
Current payable to Financial Services	329	527
Total current liabilities	40,506	40,108
Long-term Debt	11,411	11,323
Other liabilities and deferred revenue, non-current	23,071	23,793
Deferred income taxes	298	367
Total liabilities	75,286	75,591
Financial Services [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	7,294	6,190
Marketable securities	6,264	3,258
Finance receivables, net	85,699	86,141
Net investment in operating leases	21,984	21,518
Equity in net assets of affiliated companies	138	141
Other assets	3,474	3,613
Receivable from Automotive	329	527
Total assets	125,182	121,388
LIABILITIES
Payables	1,205	1,159
Other liabilities and deferred revenue	1,828	1,850
Debt	109,379	105,347
Deferred income taxes	2,185	1,849
Other liabilities and deferred income	1,828	1,850
Payable to Automotive	214	497
Total liabilities	114,811	110,702
Intersector Eliminations [Member]
ASSETS
Deferred income taxes	-2,243	-1,916
Total assets	-543	-1,024
LIABILITIES
Deferred income taxes	-2,243	-1,916
Total liabilities	-543	-1,024
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	2,332	2,094
Finance receivables, net	40,964	39,522
Net investment in operating leases	10,115	9,631
Other assets	68	27
LIABILITIES
Other liabilities and deferred revenue	38	22
Debt	$39,409	$37,156

CONSOLIDATED_AND_SECTOR_BALANC1

CONSOLIDATED AND SECTOR BALANCE SHEET (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Common Stock [Member]
EQUITY
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	3,958
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	6,000
Class B Stock [Member]
EQUITY
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)	71
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)	530
Automotive [Member]
ASSETS
Allowance for receivables	$388	$455

CONSOLIDATED_AND_SECTOR_STATEM

CONSOLIDATED AND SECTOR STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	$2,413	$2,220
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
Capital spending	-1,800	-1,516
Acquisitions of finance receivables and operating leases	-12,257	-11,646
Collections of finance receivables and operating leases	9,251	8,983
Purchases of marketable securities	-11,711	-15,291
Sales and maturities of marketable securities	11,327	13,780
Settlements of derivatives	113	-72
Other	117	100
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities	-4,960	-5,662
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
Cash dividends	-593	-493
Net changes in short-term debt	488	-1,023
Proceeds from issuance of other debt	13,624	11,773
Principal payments on other debt	-8,686	-8,287
Other	-249	18
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	4,584	1,988
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-426	-31
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,611	-1,485
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1	10,757	14,468
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,611	-1,485
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	12,368	12,983
Automotive [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	1,006	2,026
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
Capital spending	-1,786	-1,506
Acquisitions of finance receivables and operating leases	0	0
Collections of finance receivables and operating leases	0	0
Net change in wholesale and other receivables	0	0
Purchases of marketable securities	-7,161	-10,969
Sales and maturities of marketable securities	9,785	10,341
Settlements of derivatives	70	47
Other	44	36
Investing activity (to)/from Financial Services	39	11
Interest Supplements And Residual Value Support From Automotive	0	0
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities	991	-2,040
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
Cash dividends	-593	-493
Net changes in short-term debt	49	140
Proceeds from issuance of other debt	172	75
Principal payments on other debt	-778	-190
Other	-213	53
Financing activity to/(from) Automotive	0	0
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	-1,363	-415
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-127	3
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	507	-426
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1	4,567	4,959
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	507	-426
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	5,074	4,533
Interest Supplements And Residual Value Support from/(to) Financial Services	-656	-638
Financial Services [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	1,724	1,698
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
Capital spending	-14	-10
Acquisitions of finance receivables and operating leases	-12,257	-11,646
Collections of finance receivables and operating leases	9,251	8,983
Net change in wholesale and other receivables	-973	-2,142
Purchases of marketable securities	-4,550	-4,322
Sales and maturities of marketable securities	1,542	3,439
Settlements of derivatives	43	-119
Other	73	64
Investing activity (to)/from Financial Services	0	0
Interest Supplements And Residual Value Support From Automotive	656	638
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities	-6,229	-5,115
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
Cash dividends	0	0
Net changes in short-term debt	439	-1,163
Proceeds from issuance of other debt	13,452	11,698
Principal payments on other debt	-7,908	-8,097
Other	-36	-35
Financing activity to/(from) Automotive	-39	-11
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	5,908	2,392
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-299	-34
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,104	-1,059
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1	6,190	9,509
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,104	-1,059
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$7,294	$8,450

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENT_OF_EQUI

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Parent [Member]	Capital Stock [Member]	Capital in Excess of Par Value of Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests [Member]
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Total equity/(deficit) at Dec. 31, 2013	$26,145
Equity/(Deficit) attributable to noncontrolling interests at Dec. 31, 2013	33
Equity/(deficit) attributable to Ford Motor Company at Dec. 31, 2013	26,112		40	21,422	23,386	-18,230	-506
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income attributable to Ford Motor Company	989				989
Income/(Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0
Net income	989
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	40	40				40
Common stock issued (including share-based compensation impacts)	143	143		143
Treasury stock/other	-17	-18		-18				1
Cash dividends declared	-493	-493			-493
Total equity/(deficit) at Mar. 31, 2014	26,807
Equity/(Deficit) attributable to noncontrolling interests at Mar. 31, 2014	34
Equity/(deficit) attributable to Ford Motor Company at Mar. 31, 2014	26,773		40	21,547	23,882	-18,190	-506
Total equity/(deficit) at Dec. 31, 2014	24,832
Equity/(Deficit) attributable to noncontrolling interests at Dec. 31, 2014	27
Equity/(deficit) attributable to Ford Motor Company at Dec. 31, 2014	24,805		40	21,089	24,556	-20,032	-848
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income attributable to Ford Motor Company	924				924
Income/(Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1
Net income	925
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	-374	-374				-374
Common stock issued (including share-based compensation impacts)	185	185	1	184
Treasury stock/other	-1							-1
Cash dividends declared	-593	-593			-593
Total equity/(deficit) at Mar. 31, 2015	24,974
Equity/(Deficit) attributable to noncontrolling interests at Mar. 31, 2015	27
Equity/(deficit) attributable to Ford Motor Company at Mar. 31, 2015	$24,947		$41	$21,273	$24,887	($20,406)	($848)

Presentation_Notes

Presentation (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
PRESENTATION	PRESENTATION
	Our financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. We show certain of our financial statements on both a consolidated and a sector basis for our Automotive and Financial Services sectors. Intercompany items have been eliminated in both the consolidated and sector balance sheets. Where the presentation of these intercompany eliminations or consolidated adjustments differs between the consolidated and sector financial statements, reconciliations of certain line items are explained below in this Note or in the related financial statements and footnotes.
	In the opinion of management, these unaudited financial statements reflect a fair statement of the results of operations and financial condition of Ford Motor Company, its consolidated subsidiaries, and consolidated VIEs of which we are the primary beneficiary for the periods and at the dates presented.  The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year.  Reference should be made to the financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (“2014 Form 10-K Report”).  For purposes of this report, “Ford,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” or similar references mean Ford Motor Company, our consolidated subsidiaries, and our consolidated VIEs of which we are the primary beneficiary, unless the context requires otherwise.
	We reclassified certain prior year amounts in our consolidated financial statements to conform to current year presentation.
	Adoption of New Accounting Standards
	Transfers and Servicing - Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings and Disclosures. On January 1, 2015, we adopted the new accounting standard that changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase financing arrangements. The new standard also requires additional disclosures for certain transfers of financial assets with agreements that both entitle and obligate the transferor to repurchase the transferred assets from the transferee. The adoption of this accounting standard did not impact our financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
	Reconciliations between Consolidated and Sector Financial Statements
	Sector to Consolidated Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities. The difference between the total assets and total liabilities as presented on our sector balance sheet and consolidated balance sheet is the result of netting deferred income tax assets and liabilities. The reconciliation between the totals for the sector and consolidated balance sheets was as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets
	Automotive sector current deferred income tax assets	$	2,167		$	2,039
	Automotive sector non-current deferred income tax assets	12,845			13,331
	Financial Services sector deferred income tax assets (a)	170			185
	Total	15,182			15,555
	Reclassification for netting of deferred income taxes	(2,243		)	(1,916		)
	Consolidated balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets	$	12,939		$	13,639
	Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities
	Automotive sector current deferred income tax liabilities	$	285		$	270
	Automotive sector non-current deferred income tax liabilities	298			367
	Financial Services sector deferred income tax liabilities	2,185			1,849
	Total	2,768			2,486
	Reclassification for netting of deferred income taxes	(2,243		)	(1,916		)
	Consolidated balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities	$	525		$	570
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	(a)	Financial Services deferred income tax assets are included in Financial Services Other assets on our sector balance sheet.

Accounting_Standards_Issued_Bu

Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted [Abstract]
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]	ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET ADOPTED
	Internal-Use Software - Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new accounting standard that provides guidance regarding whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, which would impact the accounting for such an arrangement. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016 and we are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements and financial statement disclosures.
	Imputation of Interest - Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. In April 2015, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the potential impact to our financial statements and financial statement disclosures.
	Consolidation - Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. In February 2015, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that makes targeted amendments to the present guidance. One of the amendments in the new standard affects the consolidation analysis performed by reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have decision maker or service provider fee arrangements and related-party relationships. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016 and we are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements and financial statement disclosures.
	Extraordinary and Unusual Items - Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items. In January 2015, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that eliminates the concept of extraordinary items and their segregation from the results of ordinary operations and expands presentation and disclosure guidance to include items that are both unusual in nature and occur infrequently. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016 and we are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements and financial statement disclosures.
	Derivatives and Hedging - Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity. In November 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires an entity to determine the nature of the host contract by considering all stated and implied substantive terms and features of the hybrid financial instrument issued in the form of a share, including any embedded derivative features being evaluated for bifurcation. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016 and we are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements and financial statement disclosures.
	Going Concern - Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. In August 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires management to assess if there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for each annual and interim period. If conditions or events give rise to substantial doubt, disclosures are required. The new accounting standard is effective as of December 31, 2016 and we do not expect it to have an impact on our financial statement disclosures.
	Consolidation - Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity. In August 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that provides an entity the option to elect to measure the financial assets and financial liabilities of a consolidated collateralized financing entity (“CFE”) at a value that is reflective of its economic interest in the CFE. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016 and we do not expect it to have an impact on our financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
	Stock Compensation - Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. In June 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires performance targets that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as performance conditions that affect the vesting of the award. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016 and we do not expect it to have an impact on our financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
	Revenue - Revenue from Contracts with Customers.  In May 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires recognition of revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard supersedes virtually all present U.S. GAAP guidance on revenue recognition and requires the use of more estimates and judgments than the present standards as well as additional disclosures. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2017 and we are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements and financial statement disclosures.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Notes

Fair Value Measurements (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Cash equivalents, marketable securities, and derivative financial instruments are remeasured and presented on our financial statements on a recurring basis at fair value, while other assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. At March 31, 2015, we consolidated the assets and liabilities of our Ford Sollers Netherlands B.V. (“Ford Sollers”) joint venture (see Note 17 for additional information).
	There have been no changes to the types of inputs used or the valuation techniques since year end.
	Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following table categorizes the fair values of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our balance sheet (in millions):
		March 31, 2015								December 31, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Automotive Sector
	Assets
	Cash equivalents – financial instruments
	U.S. government and agencies	$	—	$	11	$	—	$	11	$	—	$	64	$	—	$	64
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	—		220		—		220		—		122		—		122
	Corporate debt	—		10		—		10		—		20		—		20
	Total cash equivalents (a)	—		241		—		241		—		206		—		206
	Marketable securities
	U.S. government and agencies	753		3,290		—		4,043		969		5,789		—		6,758
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	—		6,911		—		6,911		—		7,004		—		7,004
	Corporate debt	—		2,922		—		2,922		—		2,738		—		2,738
	Equities	270		—		—		270		322		—		—		322
	Other marketable securities	—		322		—		322		—		313		—		313
	Total marketable securities	1,023		13,445		—		14,468		1,291		15,844		—		17,135
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	—		1,102		—		1,102		—		517		—		517
	Total assets at fair value	$	1,023	$	14,788	$	—	$	15,811	$	1,291	$	16,567	$	—	$	17,858
	Liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	$	—	$	1,260	$	6	$	1,266	$	—	$	710	$	3	$	713
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	1,260	$	6	$	1,266	$	—	$	710	$	3	$	713
	Financial Services Sector
	Assets
	Cash equivalents – financial instruments
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	—		320		—		320		—		341		—		341
	Corporate debt	—		80		—		80		—		10		—		10
	Total cash equivalents (a)	—		400		—		400		—		351		—		351
	Marketable securities
	U.S. government and agencies	1,151		2,855		—		4,006		17		1,251		—		1,268
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	—		521		—		521		—		405		—		405
	Corporate debt	—		1,706		—		1,706		—		1,555		—		1,555
	Other marketable securities	—		31		—		31		—		30		—		30
	Total marketable securities	1,151		5,113		—		6,264		17		3,241		—		3,258
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	—		1,204		—		1,204		—		859		—		859
	Total assets at fair value	$	1,151	$	6,717	$	—	$	7,868	$	17	$	4,451	$	—	$	4,468
	Liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	$	—	$	297	$	—	$	297	$	—	$	167	$	—	$	167
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	297	$	—	$	297	$	—	$	167	$	—	$	167
	__________
	(a)	Excludes time deposits, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and other cash equivalents reported at par value on our balance sheet totaling $3.5 billion and $3.3 billion for Automotive sector and $5.1 billion and $3.8 billion for Financial Services sector at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. In addition to these cash equivalents, we also had cash on hand totaling $1.4 billion and $1.1 billion for Automotive sector and $1.8 billion and $2 billion for Financial Services sector at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	(b)	See Note 12 for additional information regarding derivative financial instruments.

Finance_Receivables_Notes

Finance Receivables (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
FINANCE RECEIVABLES	FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR FINANCE RECEIVABLES
	Finance receivables, primarily Ford Credit, are recorded at the time of origination or purchase at fair value and are subsequently reported at amortized cost, net of any allowance for credit losses.
	Our Financial Services sector segments our finance receivables into “consumer” and “non-consumer” portfolios.  The receivables are generally secured by the vehicles, inventory, or other property being financed.
	Consumer Portfolio.  Receivables in this portfolio include products offered to individuals and businesses that finance the acquisition of Ford and Lincoln vehicles from dealers for personal or commercial use.  Retail financing includes retail installment contracts for new and used vehicles and direct financing leases with retail customers, government entities, daily rental companies, and fleet customers.
	Non-Consumer Portfolio. Receivables in this portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers.  The products include:
	•	Dealer financing – includes wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory, also known as floorplan financing, as well as loans to dealers to finance working capital and improvements to dealership facilities, finance the purchase of dealership real estate, and finance other dealer programs. Wholesale financing is approximately 95% of our dealer financing
	•	Other financing – primarily related to the sale of parts and accessories to dealers
	Finance receivables, net were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Consumer
	Retail financing, gross	$	55,227		$	55,856
	Less: Unearned interest supplements	(1,696		)	(1,760		)
	Consumer finance receivables	53,531			54,096
	Non-Consumer
	Dealer financing	31,421			31,340
	Other financing	1,061			1,026
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	32,482			32,366
	Total recorded investment	$	86,013		$	86,462
	Recorded investment in finance receivables	$	86,013		$	86,462
	Less:  Allowance for credit losses	(314		)	(321		)
	Finance receivables, net (a)	$	85,699		$	86,141
	Net finance receivables subject to fair value (b)	$	84,023		$	84,468
	Fair value	85,458			85,941
	__________
	(a)	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Finance receivables, net on the consolidated balance sheet were $79.2 billion and $81.1 billion, respectively. The balance is comprised of Financial Services sector finance receivables of $85.7 billion and $86.1 billion, respectively, net of $6.5 billion and $5 billion, respectively, of receivables purchased by Financial Services sector from Automotive sector, which are reclassified to Other receivables, net.
	(b)	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, excludes $1.7 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, of certain receivables (primarily direct financing leases) that are not subject to fair value disclosure requirements.
	Excluded from finance receivables at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, was $179 million and $191 million, respectively, of accrued uncollected interest, which we report in Other assets on the balance sheet.
	NOTE 4. FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)
	Included in the recorded investment in finance receivables at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were consumer receivables of $25.9 billion and $24.4 billion and non-consumer receivables of $21.3 billion and $21.8 billion, respectively, that have been sold for legal purposes in securitization transactions but continue to be reported in our consolidated financial statements. The receivables are available only for payment of the debt issued by, and other obligations of, the securitization entities that are parties to those securitization transactions; they are not available to pay the other obligations or the claims of Ford Credit’s other creditors. Ford Credit holds the right to receive the excess cash flows not needed to pay the debt issued by, and other obligations of, the securitization entities that are parties to those securitization transactions (see Note 11).
	Aging
	For all finance receivables, we define “past due” as any payment, including principal and interest, that is at least 31 days past the contractual due date. The recorded investment of consumer receivables greater than 90 days past due and still accruing interest was $11 million and $17 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The recorded investment of non-consumer receivables greater than 90 days past due and still accruing interest was de minimis and $3 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	The aging analysis of our finance receivables balances were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Consumer
	31-60 days past due	$	552		$	718
	61-90 days past due	64			97
	91-120 days past due	21			29
	Greater than 120 days past due	49			52
	Total past due	686			896
	Current	52,845			53,200
	Consumer finance receivables	53,531			54,096
	Non-Consumer
	Total past due	112			117
	Current	32,370			32,249
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	32,482			32,366
	Total recorded investment	$	86,013		$	86,462
	Credit Quality
	Consumer Portfolio. When originating all classes of consumer receivables, we use a proprietary scoring system that measures the credit quality of the receivables using several factors, such as credit bureau information, consumer credit risk scores (e.g., FICO score), and contract characteristics. In addition to our proprietary scoring system, we consider other individual consumer factors, such as employment history, financial stability, and capacity to pay.
	Subsequent to origination, we review the credit quality of retail financing based on customer payment activity. As each customer develops a payment history, we use an internally-developed behavioral scoring model to assist in determining the best collection strategies which allows us to focus collection activity on higher-risk accounts. These models are used to refine our risk-based staffing model to ensure collection resources are aligned with portfolio risk. Based on data from this scoring model, contracts are categorized by collection risk. Our collection models evaluate several factors, including origination characteristics, updated credit bureau data, and payment patterns.
	NOTE 4. FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)
	Credit quality ratings for consumer receivables are based on aging. Refer to the aging table above.
	Consumer receivables credit quality ratings are as follows:
	•	Pass – current to 60 days past due
	•	Special Mention – 61 to 120 days past due and in intensified collection status
	•	Substandard – greater than 120 days past due and for which the uncollectible portion of the receivables has already been charged off, as measured using the fair value of collateral
	Non-Consumer Portfolio. We extend credit to dealers primarily in the form of lines of credit to purchase new Ford and Lincoln vehicles as well as used vehicles. Payment is required when the dealer has sold the vehicle. Each non‑consumer lending request is evaluated by taking into consideration the borrower’s financial condition and the underlying collateral securing the loan. We use a proprietary model to assign each dealer a risk rating. This model uses historical dealer performance data to identify key factors about a dealer that we consider most significant in predicting a dealer’s ability to meet its financial obligations. We also consider numerous other financial and qualitative factors of the dealer’s operations including capitalization and leverage, liquidity and cash flow, profitability, and credit history with ourselves and other creditors.
	Dealers are assigned to one of four groups according to risk ratings as follows:
	•	Group I – strong to superior financial metrics
	•	Group II – fair to favorable financial metrics
	•	Group III – marginal to weak financial metrics
	•	Group IV – poor financial metrics, including dealers classified as uncollectible
	We generally suspend credit lines and extend no further funding to dealers classified in Group IV.
We regularly review our model to confirm the continued business significance and statistical predictability of the factors and update the model to incorporate new factors or other information that improves its statistical predictability. In addition, we regularly audit dealer inventory and dealer sales records to verify that the dealer is in possession of the financed vehicles and is promptly paying each receivable following the sale of the financed vehicle. The frequency of on‑site vehicle inventory audits depends on factors such as the dealer’s risk rating and our security position. Under our policies, on-site vehicle inventory audits of low-risk dealers are conducted only as circumstances warrant. Audits of higher-risk dealers are conducted with increased frequency based on risk ratings and our security position. We perform a credit review of each dealer at least annually and adjust the dealer’s risk rating, if necessary.
The credit quality of dealer financing receivables is evaluated based on our internal dealer risk rating analysis. A dealer has the same risk rating for its entire dealer financing regardless of the type of financing.
The credit quality analysis of our dealer financing receivables was as follows (in millions):
	March 31,			December 31,
	2015			2014
Dealer Financing
Group I	$	23,906		$	23,125
Group II	6,065			6,350
Group III	1,351			1,783
Group IV	99			82
Total recorded investment	$	31,421		$	31,340
NOTE 4. FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)
Impaired Receivables. Impaired consumer receivables include accounts that have been rewritten or modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that are considered to be troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”), as well as all accounts greater than 120 days past due. Impaired non-consumer receivables represent accounts with dealers that have weak or poor financial metrics or dealer financing that has been modified in TDRs. The recorded investment of consumer receivables that were impaired at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $396 million, or 0.7% of consumer receivables, and $415 million, or 0.8% of consumer receivables, respectively. The recorded investment of non-consumer receivables that were impaired at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $126 million, or 0.4% of non-consumer receivables, and $105 million, or 0.3% of non-consumer receivables, respectively. Impaired finance receivables are evaluated both collectively and specifically. See Note 5 for additional information related to the development of our allowance for credit losses.
The accrual of revenue is discontinued at the time a receivable is determined to be uncollectible. Accounts may be restored to accrual status only when a customer settles all past-due deficiency balances and future payments are reasonably assured. For receivables in non-accrual status, subsequent financing revenue is recognized only to the extent a payment is received. Payments are generally applied first to outstanding interest and then to the unpaid principal balance.
A restructuring of debt constitutes a TDR if we grant a concession to a debtor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties that we otherwise would not consider. Consumer and non-consumer receivables that have a modified interest rate below market rate or that were modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, except non-consumer receivables that are current with minimal risk of loss, are considered to be TDRs. We do not grant concessions on the principal balance of our receivables. If a receivable is modified in a reorganization proceeding, all payment requirements of the reorganization plan need to be met before remaining balances are forgiven. Finance receivables involved in TDRs are specifically assessed for impairment.

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_No

Allowance for Credit Losses (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Allowance For Credit Losses [Abstract]
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES	FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
	An analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to finance receivables for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter 2015
		Consumer			Non-Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses
	Beginning balance	$	305		$	16		$	321
	Charge-offs	(80		)	1			(79		)
	Recoveries	30			2			32
	Provision for credit losses	53			(4		)	49
	Other (a)	(7		)	(2		)	(9		)
	Ending balance (b)	$	301		$	13		$	314
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	280		$	12		$	292
	Specific impairment allowance	21			1			22
	Ending balance (b)	301			13			314
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	53,135			32,356			85,491
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	396			126			522
	Recorded investment	53,531			32,482			86,013
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	53,230		$	32,469		$	85,699
	__________
	(a)	Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.
	(b)	Total allowance, including reserves for operating leases, was $355 million.
		First Quarter 2014
		Consumer			Non-Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses
	Beginning balance	$	327		$	30		$	357
	Charge-offs	(75		)	(2		)	(77		)
	Recoveries	34			5			39
	Provision for credit losses	23			(7		)	16
	Other (a)	(2		)	1			(1		)
	Ending balance (b)	$	307		$	27		$	334
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	284		$	24		$	308
	Specific impairment allowance	23			3			26
	Ending balance (b)	307			27			334
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	50,116			33,012			83,128
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	424			92			516
	Recorded investment	50,540			33,104			83,644
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	50,233		$	33,077		$	83,310
	__________
	(a)	Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.
	(b)	Total allowance, including reserves for operating leases, was $358 million.

Inventories_Notes

Inventories (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	INVENTORIES
	All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost for a substantial portion of U.S. inventories is determined on a last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) basis. LIFO was used for 34% and 28% of total inventories at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Cost of other inventories is determined by costing methods that approximate a first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) basis.
	Inventories were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Raw materials, work-in-process, and supplies	$	4,178		$	3,822
	Finished products	6,331			5,022
	Total inventories under FIFO	10,509			8,844
	LIFO adjustment	(990		)	(978		)
	Total inventories	$	9,519		$	7,866

Other_Liabilities_and_Deferred

Other Liabilities and Deferred Revenue (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUE [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities and Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Text Block]	OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUE
	Other liabilities and deferred revenue were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Automotive Sector
	Current
	Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims	$	7,388	$	7,846
	Deferred revenue	4,301		3,923
	Employee benefit plans	1,328		1,994
	Accrued interest	159		222
	Other postretirement employee benefits (“OPEB”)	379		397
	Pension (a)	345		374
	Other	2,845		3,178
	Total Automotive other liabilities and deferred revenue	16,745		17,934
	Non-current
	Pension (a)	9,049		9,721
	OPEB	5,810		5,991
	Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims	2,793		2,852
	Deferred revenue	2,747		2,686
	Employee benefit plans	1,142		1,149
	Other	1,530		1,394
	Total Automotive other liabilities and deferred revenue	23,071		23,793
	Total Automotive sector	39,816		41,727
	Financial Services Sector	1,828		1,850
	Total Company	$	41,644	$	43,577
	__________
	(a)	Balances at March 31, 2015 reflect net pension liabilities at December 31, 2014, updated for service and interest cost, expected return on assets, separation expense, actual benefit payments, cash contributions, and an adjustment recorded in the first quarter of 2015 (see Note 8 for additional information). The discount rate and rate of expected return assumptions are unchanged from year-end 2014.

Retirement_Benefits_Notes

Retirement Benefits (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
RETIREMENT BENEFITS	RETIREMENT BENEFITS
	In the first quarter of 2015, we recorded a $782 million adjustment to correct for an understatement in the year-end 2014 valuation of our U.S. pension benefit obligation. The adjustment reduced Other assets by $301 million and increased Other liabilities and deferred revenue by $481 million. The resulting after-tax adjustment to Other comprehensive income was a loss of $508 million. The adjustments were not material to current or prior period financial statements.
	Defined Benefit Plans - Expense
	The pre-tax expense for our defined benefit pension and OPEB plans for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		Pension Benefits
		U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans						Worldwide OPEB
		2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	147		$	127		$	135		$	118		$	15		$	13
	Interest cost	454			498			239			300			60			67
	Expected return on assets	(689		)	(678		)	(349		)	(379		)	—			—
	Amortization of:
	Prior service costs/(credits)	39			39			12			14			(51		)	(57		)
	(Gains)/Losses	116			51			205			148			36			24
	Separation programs/other	2			—			7			16			(1		)	1
	Recognition of (gains)/losses due to:
	Curtailments	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Settlements	—			—			—			14			—			—
	Total expense/(income)	$	69		$	37		$	249		$	231		$	59		$	48
	Pension Plan Contributions
	In 2015, we expect to contribute $1.1 billion from Automotive cash and cash equivalents to our worldwide funded pension plans (most of which are mandatory contributions), and to make about $400 million of benefit payments to participants in unfunded plans, for a total of $1.5 billion. In the first three months of 2015, we contributed about $800 million to our worldwide funded pension plans and made about $100 million of benefit payments to participants in unfunded plans.

Debt_Notes

Debt (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT AND COMMITMENTS	DEBT
	The carrying value of debt was $122.8 billion and $119.2 billion at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The carrying value of Automotive sector and Financial Services sector debt was as follows (in millions):
	Automotive Sector	March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Debt payable within one year
	Short-term	$	425		$	373
	Long-term payable within one year
	U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (“ATVM”) Incentive Program	591			591
	European Investment Bank (“EIB”) loans	665			1,187
	Other debt	305			350
	Total debt payable within one year	1,986			2,501
	Long-term debt payable after one year
	Public unsecured debt securities	6,594			6,634
	DOE ATVM Incentive Program	3,685			3,833
	Other debt	1,636			1,000
	Unamortized (discount)/premium	(504		)	(144		)
	Total long-term debt payable after one year	11,411			11,323
	Total Automotive sector	$	13,397		$	13,824
	Fair value of Automotive sector debt (a)	$	15,348		$	15,553
	Financial Services Sector
	Short-term debt
	Unsecured debt	$	9,965		$	9,761
	Asset-backed debt	1,541			1,377
	Total short-term debt	11,506			11,138
	Long-term debt
	Unsecured debt
	Notes payable within one year	7,644			8,795
	Notes payable after one year	46,093			43,087
	Asset-backed debt
	Notes payable within one year	17,567			16,738
	Notes payable after one year	25,999			25,216
	Unamortized (discount)/premium	(49		)	(55		)
	Fair value adjustments (b)	619			428
	Total long-term debt	97,873			94,209
	Total Financial Services sector	$	109,379		$	105,347
	Fair value of Financial Services sector debt (a)	$	111,829		$	107,758
	__________
	(a)	The fair value of debt includes $187 million and $131 million of Automotive sector short-term debt and $10 billion and $9.8 billion of Financial Services sector short-term debt at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, carried at cost, which approximates fair value. All debt is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
	(b)	Adjustments related to designated fair value hedges of unsecured debt.

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]	REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
	The redeemable noncontrolling interest in our Ford Sollers joint venture is discussed in Note 17.
	AutoAlliance International, Inc. (“AAI”) was a 50/50 joint venture between Ford and Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”) that owned an automobile assembly plant in Flat Rock, Michigan. In January 2015, Mazda exercised its put option and Ford purchased Mazda's 50% equity interest at the exercise price plus accrued interest of $342 million (included in Cash flows from financing activities in our statement of cash flows) and dissolved AAI.

Variable_Interest_Entities_Not

Variable Interest Entities (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES	VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
	VIEs of Which We are Not the Primary Beneficiary
	Certain of our joint ventures are VIEs, in which the power to direct economically significant activities is shared with the joint venture partner. Our investments in these joint ventures are accounted for as equity method investments. Our maximum exposure to any potential losses associated with these joint ventures is limited to our investment, including loans, and was $252 million and $307 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	VIEs of Which We are the Primary Beneficiary
	Securitization Entities Through Ford Credit, we securitize, transfer, and service financial assets associated with consumer finance receivables, operating leases, and wholesale loans. Our securitization transactions typically involve the legal transfer of financial assets to bankruptcy remote special purpose entities (“SPE’s”). The third-party investors in these securitization entities have legal recourse only to the assets securing the debt and do not have recourse to us, except for the customary representation and warranty provisions. In addition, the cash flows generated by the assets are restricted only to pay such liabilities. We generally retain economic interests in the asset-backed securitization transactions, which are retained in the form of senior or subordinated interests, cash reserve accounts, residual interests, and servicing rights. For accounting purposes, we are precluded from recording the transfers of assets in securitization transactions as sales.
	In most cases, the bankruptcy remote SPEs meet the definition of VIEs for which we have determined we have both the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the entity that could be significant, and would therefore also be consolidated. We account for all securitization transactions as if they were secured financing and therefore the assets, liabilities and related activity of these transactions are consolidated in our financial results and are included in amounts presented on the face of our consolidated balance sheet (see Note 4 for additional information).

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
	In the normal course of business, our operations are exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, certain commodity prices, and interest rates. To manage these risks, we enter into highly effective derivatives contracts. We have elected to apply hedge accounting to certain derivatives. Derivatives that are designated in hedging relationships are evaluated for effectiveness using regression analysis at the time they are designated and throughout the hedge period. Some derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting; for others, we elect not to apply hedge accounting.
	Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments
	The gains/(losses), by hedge designation, recorded in income for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Automotive Sector
	Cash flow hedges (a)
	Reclassified from AOCI to income	$	(46	)	$	68
	Ineffectiveness	—			—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	261			(44		)
	Commodity contracts	(10		)	(12		)
	Total	$	205		$	12
	Financial Services Sector
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts
	Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness	$	88		$	69
	Ineffectiveness (b)	6			5
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	(43		)	(18		)
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	65			(5		)
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	89			(5		)
	Total	$	205		$	46
	__________
	(a)	For the first quarter of 2015 and 2014, $150 million loss and a $130 million gain, respectively, were recorded in Other comprehensive income.
	(b)	For the first quarter of 2015 and 2014, hedge ineffectiveness reflects the net change in fair value on derivatives of $221 million gain and $105 million gain, respectively, and change in value on hedged debt attributable to the change in benchmark interest rates of $215 million loss and $100 million loss, respectively.
	NOTE 12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)
	Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments
	Derivative financial instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, presented on a gross basis, and include an adjustment for non-performance risk. Notional amounts are presented on a gross basis. The notional amounts of the derivative financial instruments do not necessarily represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, therefore, are not a direct measure of our financial risk exposure. We enter into master agreements with counterparties that may allow for netting of exposure in the event of default or termination of the counterparty agreement due to breach of contract.
	The notional amount and estimated fair value of our derivative financial instruments were as follows (in millions):
		March 31, 2015									December 31, 2014
		Notional			Fair Value of			Fair Value of			Notional		Fair Value of			Fair Value of
					Assets			Liabilities					Assets			Liabilities
	Automotive Sector
	Cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency exchange and commodity contracts	$	13,974		$	719		$	949		$	15,434	$	359		$	517
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	16,317			378			266			12,198		157			129
	Commodity contracts	656			5			51			693		1			67
	Total derivative financial instruments, gross	$	30,947		1,102			1,266			$	28,325	517			713
	Counterparty netting and collateral (a)				(952		)	(952		)			(463		)	(463		)
	Total derivative financial instruments, net				$	150		$	314				$	54		$	250
	Financial Services Sector
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts	$	22,859		$	736		$	26		$	23,203	$	602		$	38
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	59,942			233			150			56,558		168			89
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,177			52			1			1,527		18			1
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	2,336			183			120			2,425		71			39
	Total derivative financial instruments, gross	$	86,314		1,204			297			$	83,713	859			167
	Counterparty netting and collateral (a)				(188		)	(188		)			(136		)	(136		)
	Total derivative financial instruments, net				$	1,016		$	109				$	723		$	31
	__________
	(a)	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we did not receive or pledge any cash collateral.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
	The changes in the accumulated balances for each component of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Foreign currency translation
	Beginning balance	$	(2,348	)	$	(1,746	)
	Gains/(Losses) on foreign currency translation	(636		)	(182		)
	Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	—			53
	Net gains/(losses) on foreign currency translation	(636		)	(235		)
	(Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to income (a)	—			—
	Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(636		)	(235		)
	Ending balance	$	(2,984	)	$	(1,981	)
	Derivative instruments (b)
	Beginning balance	$	(142	)	$	40
	Gains/(Losses) on derivative instruments	(150		)	130
	Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	(32		)	(48		)
	Net gains/(losses) on derivative instruments	(118		)	178
	(Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to income	46			(68		)
	Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	18			18
	Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (c)	28			(86		)
	Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(90		)	92
	Ending balance	$	(232	)	$	132
	Pension and other postretirement benefits
	Beginning balance	$	(17,542	)	$	(16,524	)
	Gains/(Losses) arising during the period	(769		)	(13		)
	Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	(269		)	(3		)
	Net gains/(losses) arising during the period	(500		)	(10		)
	Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) (d)	—			(4		)
	Amortization of (gains)/losses (d)	357			223
	Recognition of (gains)/losses due to curtailments (d)	—			—
	Recognition of (gains)/losses due to settlements (d)	—			14
	Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	171			67
	Net amortization and (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income	186			166
	Translation impact on non-U.S. plans	666			27
	Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	352			183
	Ending balance	$	(17,190	)	$	(16,341	)
	Total AOCI ending balance at March 31	$	(20,406	)	$	(18,190	)
	__________
	(a)	The accumulated translation adjustments related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are reclassified to Automotive interest income and other income/(loss), net, Financial Services other income/(loss), net, or Equity in net income of affiliated companies.
	(b)	We expect to reclassify existing net losses of $212 million from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) to Automotive cost of sales during the next twelve months as the underlying exposures are realized.
	(c)	Gains/(Losses) on cash flow hedges are reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) to income when the hedged item affects earnings and is recognized in Automotive cost of sales. See Note 12 for additional information.
	(d)	These AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 8 for additional information.

Other_Income_Loss_Notes

Other Income (Loss) (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER INCOME/(LOSS)	OTHER INCOME/(LOSS)
	Automotive Sector
	The amounts included in Automotive interest income and other income/(loss), net for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Investment-related interest income	$	45		$	39
	Interest income/(expense) on income taxes	(9		)	26
	Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents and marketable securities	(27		)	(33		)
	Gains/(Losses) on changes in investments in affiliates	—			1
	Gains/(Losses) on extinguishment of debt	1			(5		)
	Royalty income	142			154
	Other	38			32
	Total	$	190		$	214
	Financial Services Sector
	The amounts included in Financial Services other income/(loss), net for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Investment-related interest income	$	18		$	11
	Interest income/(expense) on income taxes	(3		)	(8		)
	Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents and marketable securities	6			3
	Insurance premiums earned	31			32
	Other	22			30
	Total	$	74		$	68

Employee_Separation_Actions_an

Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities [Abstract]
Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities [Text Block]	EMPLOYEE SEPARATION ACTIONS AND EXIT AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES
	We record costs associated with voluntary separations at the time of employee acceptance, unless the acceptance requires explicit approval by the Company. We record costs associated with involuntary separation programs when management has approved the plan for separation, the affected employees are identified, and it is unlikely that actions required to complete the separation plan will change significantly. When a plan of separation requires approval by or consultation with the relevant labor organization or government, the costs are recorded after the required approval or consultation process is complete. Costs associated with benefits that are contingent on the employee continuing to provide service are accrued over the required service period.
	Automotive Sector
	Business Restructuring - Europe
	In October 2012, we committed to commence a transformation plan for our Europe operations. As part of this plan, we closed two manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom in 2013 and closed our assembly plant in Genk, Belgium at the end of 2014. The Genk closure was subject to an information and consultation process with employee representatives, which was completed in June 2013. The costs related to these closures were recorded beginning in the second quarter of 2013.
	NOTE 15. EMPLOYEE SEPARATION ACTIONS AND EXIT AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (Continued)
	Separation-related costs (excluding pension costs), totaled $1.1 billion and were recorded in Automotive cost of sales and Selling, administrative and other expenses. These costs include both the costs associated with voluntary separation programs in the United Kingdom and involuntary employee actions at Genk, as well as payments to suppliers. The separation-related activity recorded in Other liabilities and deferred revenue, for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Beginning balance	$	730		$	497
	Changes in accruals	(2		)	112
	Payments	(437		)	(22		)
	Foreign currency translation	(34		)	1
	Ending balance	$	257		$	588
	Business Restructuring - Australia
	In May 2013, we committed to commence a transformation plan for our Australia operations. As part of this plan, we will be closing manufacturing operations in Australia in October 2016. In August 2013, a two-phase separation plan was approved, which included a line-speed reduction in June 2014, ahead of the final closure. The costs related to the line- speed reduction were recorded throughout 2014. The costs related to the second phase of the transformation plan were recorded beginning in the fourth quarter of 2014 after the Enterprise bargaining agreement was agreed and ratified by the local government and we determined these payments were probable.
	Separation-related costs recorded in Automotive cost of sales and Selling, administrative and other expenses, include both the costs associated with voluntary separation programs, and involuntary employee actions in Australia. The separation-related activity recorded in Other liabilities and deferred revenue, for the period ended March 31, was as follows (in millions):
		2015
	Beginning balance	$	111
	Changes in accruals	14
	Payments	(1		)
	Foreign currency translation	(8		)
	Ending balance	$	116
	Our current estimate of total separation-related costs for the Australian transformation plan is approximately $200 million. The separation-related costs not yet recorded will be expensed as the employees continue to support Australia plant operations.

Income_Taxes_Notes

Income Taxes (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES
	For interim tax reporting we estimate one single effective tax rate for tax jurisdictions not subject to a valuation allowance, which is applied to the year-to-date ordinary income/(loss). Tax effects of significant unusual or extraordinary items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur.

Changes_in_Investments_in_Affi

Changes in Investments in Affiliates (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Changes in Investments in Affiliates [Abstract]
Changes in Investments in Affiliates [Text Block]	CHANGES IN INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES
	Automotive Sector
	Ford Sollers. We formed the Ford Sollers joint venture with Sollers OJSC (“Sollers”) in October 2011 to operate in Russia. Upon contribution of our then wholly-owned operations in Russia to the joint venture in exchange for cash, notes receivable and a 50% equity interest in the new joint venture, we deconsolidated the related assets and liabilities and recorded an equity method investment in Ford Sollers at its fair value. The fair value was calculated using a discounted cash flow analysis with our best assumptions of relevant factors at that time.
	During the second quarter of 2014, we recorded a $329 million pre-tax impairment as a result of factors in the Russian market, including a weaker ruble, lower industry volume, and industry segmentation changes that negatively impacted the sales of Focus. These factors reduced our expected cash flows for Ford Sollers in the near-term, thereby reducing the investment’s fair value recoverability. The non-cash charge was reported in Equity in net income of affiliated companies.
	On March 31, 2015, we and Sollers agreed to certain changes to the structure of the joint venture and the related shareholders’ agreement to support the business in the near-term and provide a platform for future growth in this important market. The changes include Ford providing additional funding to the joint venture and gaining a controlling interest in the joint venture through the acquisition of preferred shares. As a result, effective March 31, 2015, we have consolidated the joint venture for financial reporting purposes. In addition, the partners will have future rights to purchase, or have purchased, Sollers’ 50% interest in the ordinary shares of the joint venture at a value established using a pre-determined framework. Both partners will continue to work jointly to improve the business outlook for the Ford Sollers joint venture by expanding its vehicle lineup to better meet the needs of Russian customers and further investing in the localization of component manufacturing. Due to the timing of the transaction, we provisionally have measured the fair value and recognized $977 million in assets (primarily inventory and fixed assets) and $888 million in liabilities (primarily payables and debt) on our balance sheet. In addition, we recorded $89 million in a redeemable noncontrolling interest in the mezzanine section of our balance sheet, reflecting the redemption features embedded in the 50% equity interest in the joint venture that is held by Sollers. During the second quarter of 2015, we will finalize purchase accounting, using generally acceptable valuation techniques that incorporate Ford Sollers’ present business plan, adjusted for market participant assumptions.

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
CAPITAL STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE	CAPITAL STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
	We present both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) amounts in our financial reporting.  Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to Common and Class B Stock holders by the weighted-average number of Common and Class B Stock outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the maximum potential dilution that could occur from our share-based compensation, including “in-the-money” stock options and unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”).  Potential dilutive shares are excluded from the calculation if they have an anti-dilutive effect in the period.
	Earnings Per Share Attributable to Ford Motor Company Common and Class B Stock
	Basic and diluted income per share were calculated using the following (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015		2014
	Basic and Diluted Income Attributable to Ford Motor Company
	Basic income	$	924	$	989
	Effect of dilutive 2016 Convertible Notes (a) (b)	—		12
	Diluted income	$	924	$	1,001
	Basic and Diluted Shares
	Basic shares (average shares outstanding)	3,963		3,946
	Net dilutive options and unvested RSUs	38		48
	Dilutive 2016 Convertible Notes (b)	—		100
	Diluted shares	4,001		4,094
	__________
	(a)	As applicable, includes interest expense, amortization of discount, amortization of fees, and other changes in income or loss that would result from the assumed conversion.
	(b)	In October 2014, we elected to terminate the conversion rights of holders under the 2016 Convertible Notes in accordance with their terms effective as of the close of business on November 20, 2014. On November 21, 2014, we redeemed for cash the remaining outstanding 2016 Convertible Notes.

Segment_Information_Notes

Segment Information (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	Our operating activity consists of two operating sectors, Automotive and Financial Services.  Our Automotive sector includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln brand vehicles and related service parts and accessories. The Financial Services sector primarily includes our vehicle-related financing and leasing activities at Ford Credit.
	Prior to January 1, 2015, we had an Other Financial Services segment, which included holding companies, real estate, and financing of some Volvo vehicles in Europe. Effective January 1, 2015, we have realigned the business operations of this segment to our Automotive sector on a prospective basis. The impact of this change on prior periods presented would have been immaterial.
	Key operating data for our business segments for the periods ended or at March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		Automotive Sector
		Operating Segments													Reconciling Items
		North		South			Europe			Middle East & Africa		Asia			Other			Special			Total
		America		America								Pacific			Automotive			Items
	First Quarter 2015
	Revenues	$	20,040	$	1,513		$	6,918		$	1,057	$	2,272		$	—		$	—		$	31,800
	Income/(Loss) before income taxes	1,340		(189		)	(185		)	79		103			(212		)	—			936
	Total assets at March 31	59,844		4,922			14,884			1,209		9,119			—			—			89,978
	First Quarter 2014
	Revenues	$	20,445	$	1,891		$	7,754		$	1,155	$	2,631		$	—		$	—		$	33,876
	Income/(Loss) before income taxes	1,500		(510		)	(194		)	54		291			(222		)	(122		)	797
	Total assets at March 31	59,656		7,071			15,898			1,264		8,622			—			—			92,511
		Financial Services Sector										Company
		Operating Segment		Reconciling Items
		Ford		Other			Elims			Total		Elims (a)			Total
		Credit
	First Quarter 2015
	Revenues	$	2,197	$	—		$	(97	)	$	2,100	$	—		$	33,900
	Income/(Loss) before income taxes	483		(14		)	—			469		—			1,405
	Total assets at March 31	126,375		2			(1,195		)	125,182		(2,786		)	212,374
	First Quarter 2014
	Revenues	$	2,076	$	35		$	(111	)	$	2,000	$	—		$	35,876
	Income/(Loss) before income taxes	499		(37		)	—			462		—			1,259
	Total assets at March 31	118,364		340			(1,156		)	117,548		(2,977		)	207,082
	__________
	(a)	Includes intersector transactions occurring in the ordinary course of business and deferred tax netting.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Commitments and contingencies primarily consist of guarantees and indemnifications, litigation and claims, and warranty.
	Guarantees and Indemnifications
	Guarantees and indemnifications are recorded at fair value at their inception. We regularly review our performance risk under these arrangements, and in the event it becomes probable we will be required to perform under guarantee or indemnity, the amount of probable payment is recorded.
	We guarantee debt and lease obligations of certain joint ventures, as well as certain financial obligations of outside third parties, including suppliers, to support our business and economic growth. Expiration dates vary through 2033, and guarantees will terminate on payment and/or cancellation of the underlying obligation. A payment by us would be triggered by failure of the joint venture or other third party to fulfill its obligation covered by the guarantee. In some circumstances, we are entitled to recover from a third party amounts paid by us under the guarantee. However, our ability to enforce these rights is sometimes stayed until the guaranteed party is paid in full, and may be limited in the event of insolvency of the third party or other circumstances.
	In the ordinary course of business, we execute contracts involving indemnifications standard in the industry and indemnifications specific to a transaction, such as the sale of a business. These indemnifications might include and are not limited to claims relating to any of the following: environmental, tax, and shareholder matters; intellectual property rights; power generation contracts; governmental regulations and employment-related matters; dealer, supplier, and other commercial contractual relationships; and financial matters, such as securitizations. Performance under these indemnities generally would be triggered by a breach of terms of the contract or by a third-party claim. While some of these indemnifications are limited in nature, many of them do not limit potential payment. Therefore, we are unable to estimate a maximum amount of future payments that could result from claims made under these unlimited indemnities.
	The maximum potential payments and the carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and limited indemnities were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Maximum potential payments	$	595		$	592
	Carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and limited indemnities	17			17
	Litigation and Claims
	Various legal actions, proceedings, and claims (generally, “matters”) are pending or may be instituted or asserted against us. These include but are not limited to matters arising out of alleged defects in our products; product warranties; governmental regulations relating to safety, emissions, and fuel economy or other matters; government incentives; tax matters; alleged illegal acts resulting in fines or penalties; financial services; employment-related matters; dealer, supplier, and other contractual relationships; intellectual property rights; environmental matters; shareholder or investor matters; and financial reporting matters. Certain of the pending legal actions are, or purport to be, class actions. Some of the matters involve or may involve claims for compensatory, punitive, or antitrust or other treble damages in very large amounts, or demands for field service actions, environmental remediation programs, sanctions, loss of government incentives, assessments, or other relief, which, if granted, would require very large expenditures.
	The extent of our financial exposure to these matters is difficult to estimate. Many matters do not specify a dollar amount for damages, and many others specify only a jurisdictional minimum. To the extent an amount is asserted, our historical experience suggests that in most instances the amount asserted is not a reliable indicator of the ultimate outcome.
	We accrue for matters when losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable. In evaluating matters for accrual and disclosure purposes, we take into consideration factors such as our historical experience with matters of a similar nature, the specific facts and circumstances asserted, the likelihood that we will prevail, and the severity of any potential loss. We reevaluate and update our accruals as matters progress over time.
	NOTE 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
	For the majority of matters, which generally arise out of alleged defects in our products, we establish an accrual based on our extensive historical experience with similar matters. We do not believe there is a reasonably possible outcome materially in excess of our accrual for these matters.
	For the remaining matters, where our historical experience with similar matters is of more limited value (i.e., “non‑pattern matters”), we evaluate the matters primarily based on the individual facts and circumstances. For non‑pattern matters, we evaluate whether there is a reasonable possibility of a material loss in excess of any accrual that can be estimated. Our estimate of reasonably possible loss in excess of our accruals for all material matters currently reflects indirect tax and customs matters, for which we estimate the aggregate risk to be a range of up to about $2.5 billion.
	As noted, the litigation process is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of individual matters is not predictable with assurance. Our assessments are based on our knowledge and experience, but the ultimate outcome of any matter could require payment substantially in excess of the amount that we have accrued and/or disclosed.
	Warranty and Field Service Actions
	We accrue obligations for warranty costs and field service actions (i.e., safety recalls, emission recalls, and other product campaigns) at the time of sale. We establish estimates for warranty and field service action obligations using a patterned estimation model using historical information regarding the nature, frequency, and average cost of claims for each vehicle line by model year. We reevaluate the adequacy of our accruals on a regular basis and any revisions to our estimated obligation for warranties and field service actions are reported as Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties in the table below.
	Warranty and field service actions obligations accounted for in Other liabilities and deferred revenue for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Beginning balance	$	4,785		$	3,927
	Payments made during the period	(576		)	(578		)
	Changes in accrual related to warranties issued during the period	463			502
	Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties	173			456
	Foreign currency translation and other	(145		)	(8		)
	Ending balance	$	4,700		$	4,299
	Excluded from the table above are costs accrued for customer satisfaction actions.

Summary_of_Accounting_Policies

Summary of Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Basis of Accounting and Intercompany Transactions [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting and Intercompany Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]	We show certain of our financial statements on both a consolidated and a sector basis for our Automotive and Financial Services sectors. Intercompany items have been eliminated in both the consolidated and sector balance sheets. Where the presentation of these intercompany eliminations or consolidated adjustments differs between the consolidated and sector financial statements, reconciliations of certain line items are explained below in this Note or in the related financial statements and footnotes.
Reclassifications [Abstract]
Reclassifications, Policy [Policy Text Block]	We reclassified certain prior year amounts in our consolidated financial statements to conform to current year presentation.
Financing Receivable Impaired [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Impaired consumer receivables include accounts that have been rewritten or modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that are considered to be troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”), as well as all accounts greater than 120 days past due. Impaired non-consumer receivables represent accounts with dealers that have weak or poor financial metrics or dealer financing that has been modified in TDRs.
Finance Loans and Leases Receivable [Abstract]
Finance Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	A restructuring of debt constitutes a TDR if we grant a concession to a debtor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties that we otherwise would not consider. Consumer and non-consumer receivables that have a modified interest rate below market rate or that were modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, except non-consumer receivables that are current with minimal risk of loss, are considered to be TDRs. We do not grant concessions on the principal balance of our receivables. If a receivable is modified in a reorganization proceeding, all payment requirements of the reorganization plan need to be met before remaining balances are forgiven. Finance receivables involved in TDRs are specifically assessed for impairment.
	The accrual of revenue is discontinued at the time a receivable is determined to be uncollectible. Accounts may be restored to accrual status only when a customer settles all past-due deficiency balances and future payments are reasonably assured. For receivables in non-accrual status, subsequent financing revenue is recognized only to the extent a payment is received. Payments are generally applied first to outstanding interest and then to the unpaid principal balance.
	For all finance receivables, we define “past due” as any payment, including principal and interest, that is at least 31 days past the contractual due date.
Inventories footnote [Abstract]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost for a substantial portion of U.S. inventories is determined on a last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) basis. LIFO was used for 34% and 28% of total inventories at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Cost of other inventories is determined by costing methods that approximate a first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) basis.
Employee Separation Actions [Abstract]
Employee Separation Actions [Policy Text Block]	We record costs associated with voluntary separations at the time of employee acceptance, unless the acceptance requires explicit approval by the Company. We record costs associated with involuntary separation programs when management has approved the plan for separation, the affected employees are identified, and it is unlikely that actions required to complete the separation plan will change significantly. When a plan of separation requires approval by or consultation with the relevant labor organization or government, the costs are recorded after the required approval or consultation process is complete. Costs associated with benefits that are contingent on the employee continuing to provide service are accrued over the required service period.
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	For interim tax reporting we estimate one single effective tax rate for tax jurisdictions not subject to a valuation allowance, which is applied to the year-to-date ordinary income/(loss). Tax effects of significant unusual or extraordinary items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur.
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	We present both basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) amounts in our financial reporting.  Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to Common and Class B Stock holders by the weighted-average number of Common and Class B Stock outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the maximum potential dilution that could occur from our share-based compensation, including “in-the-money” stock options and unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”).  Potential dilutive shares are excluded from the calculation if they have an anti-dilutive effect in the period.
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Guarantees and indemnifications are recorded at fair value at their inception.
	We accrue obligations for warranty costs and field service actions (i.e., safety recalls, emission recalls, and other product campaigns) at the time of sale. We establish estimates for warranty and field service action obligations using a patterned estimation model using historical information regarding the nature, frequency, and average cost of claims for each vehicle line by model year. We reevaluate the adequacy of our accruals on a regular basis and any revisions to our estimated obligation for warranties and field service actions are reported as Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties in the table below.
	We accrue for matters when losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable

Presentation_Tables

Presentation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Reconciliation from Sector to Consolidated Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	The reconciliation between the totals for the sector and consolidated balance sheets was as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets
	Automotive sector current deferred income tax assets	$	2,167		$	2,039
	Automotive sector non-current deferred income tax assets	12,845			13,331
	Financial Services sector deferred income tax assets (a)	170			185
	Total	15,182			15,555
	Reclassification for netting of deferred income taxes	(2,243		)	(1,916		)
	Consolidated balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets	$	12,939		$	13,639
	Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities
	Automotive sector current deferred income tax liabilities	$	285		$	270
	Automotive sector non-current deferred income tax liabilities	298			367
	Financial Services sector deferred income tax liabilities	2,185			1,849
	Total	2,768			2,486
	Reclassification for netting of deferred income taxes	(2,243		)	(1,916		)
	Consolidated balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities	$	525		$	570
	__________
	(a)	Financial Services deferred income tax assets are included in Financial Services Other assets on our sector balance sheet.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The following table categorizes the fair values of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our balance sheet (in millions):
		March 31, 2015								December 31, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Automotive Sector
	Assets
	Cash equivalents – financial instruments
	U.S. government and agencies	$	—	$	11	$	—	$	11	$	—	$	64	$	—	$	64
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	—		220		—		220		—		122		—		122
	Corporate debt	—		10		—		10		—		20		—		20
	Total cash equivalents (a)	—		241		—		241		—		206		—		206
	Marketable securities
	U.S. government and agencies	753		3,290		—		4,043		969		5,789		—		6,758
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	—		6,911		—		6,911		—		7,004		—		7,004
	Corporate debt	—		2,922		—		2,922		—		2,738		—		2,738
	Equities	270		—		—		270		322		—		—		322
	Other marketable securities	—		322		—		322		—		313		—		313
	Total marketable securities	1,023		13,445		—		14,468		1,291		15,844		—		17,135
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	—		1,102		—		1,102		—		517		—		517
	Total assets at fair value	$	1,023	$	14,788	$	—	$	15,811	$	1,291	$	16,567	$	—	$	17,858
	Liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	$	—	$	1,260	$	6	$	1,266	$	—	$	710	$	3	$	713
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	1,260	$	6	$	1,266	$	—	$	710	$	3	$	713
	Financial Services Sector
	Assets
	Cash equivalents – financial instruments
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	—		320		—		320		—		341		—		341
	Corporate debt	—		80		—		80		—		10		—		10
	Total cash equivalents (a)	—		400		—		400		—		351		—		351
	Marketable securities
	U.S. government and agencies	1,151		2,855		—		4,006		17		1,251		—		1,268
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	—		521		—		521		—		405		—		405
	Corporate debt	—		1,706		—		1,706		—		1,555		—		1,555
	Other marketable securities	—		31		—		31		—		30		—		30
	Total marketable securities	1,151		5,113		—		6,264		17		3,241		—		3,258
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	—		1,204		—		1,204		—		859		—		859
	Total assets at fair value	$	1,151	$	6,717	$	—	$	7,868	$	17	$	4,451	$	—	$	4,468
	Liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	$	—	$	297	$	—	$	297	$	—	$	167	$	—	$	167
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	297	$	—	$	297	$	—	$	167	$	—	$	167
	__________
	(a)	Excludes time deposits, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and other cash equivalents reported at par value on our balance sheet totaling $3.5 billion and $3.3 billion for Automotive sector and $5.1 billion and $3.8 billion for Financial Services sector at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. In addition to these cash equivalents, we also had cash on hand totaling $1.4 billion and $1.1 billion for Automotive sector and $1.8 billion and $2 billion for Financial Services sector at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	(b)	See Note 12 for additional information regarding derivative financial instruments.

Finance_Receivables_Tables

Finance Receivables (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Net finance receivables [Table Text Block]	Finance receivables, net were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Consumer
	Retail financing, gross	$	55,227		$	55,856
	Less: Unearned interest supplements	(1,696		)	(1,760		)
	Consumer finance receivables	53,531			54,096
	Non-Consumer
	Dealer financing	31,421			31,340
	Other financing	1,061			1,026
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	32,482			32,366
	Total recorded investment	$	86,013		$	86,462
	Recorded investment in finance receivables	$	86,013		$	86,462
	Less:  Allowance for credit losses	(314		)	(321		)
	Finance receivables, net (a)	$	85,699		$	86,141
	Net finance receivables subject to fair value (b)	$	84,023		$	84,468
	Fair value	85,458			85,941
	__________
	(a)	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Finance receivables, net on the consolidated balance sheet were $79.2 billion and $81.1 billion, respectively. The balance is comprised of Financial Services sector finance receivables of $85.7 billion and $86.1 billion, respectively, net of $6.5 billion and $5 billion, respectively, of receivables purchased by Financial Services sector from Automotive sector, which are reclassified to Other receivables, net.
	(b)	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, excludes $1.7 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, of certain receivables (primarily direct financing leases) that are not subject to fair value disclosure requirements.
Aging analysis for total finance receivables [Text Block]	The aging analysis of our finance receivables balances were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Consumer
	31-60 days past due	$	552		$	718
	61-90 days past due	64			97
	91-120 days past due	21			29
	Greater than 120 days past due	49			52
	Total past due	686			896
	Current	52,845			53,200
	Consumer finance receivables	53,531			54,096
	Non-Consumer
	Total past due	112			117
	Current	32,370			32,249
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	32,482			32,366
	Total recorded investment	$	86,013		$	86,462
Non-consumer [Member]
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Financing receivable credit quality indicators [Table Text Block]	The credit quality analysis of our dealer financing receivables was as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Dealer Financing
	Group I	$	23,906		$	23,125
	Group II	6,065			6,350
	Group III	1,351			1,783
	Group IV	99			82
	Total recorded investment	$	31,421		$	31,340

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_Ta

Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables) (Financial Services [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Services [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance For Credit Losses on Financing And Loans And Leases Receivable [Table Text Block]	An analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to finance receivables for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter 2015
		Consumer			Non-Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses
	Beginning balance	$	305		$	16		$	321
	Charge-offs	(80		)	1			(79		)
	Recoveries	30			2			32
	Provision for credit losses	53			(4		)	49
	Other (a)	(7		)	(2		)	(9		)
	Ending balance (b)	$	301		$	13		$	314
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	280		$	12		$	292
	Specific impairment allowance	21			1			22
	Ending balance (b)	301			13			314
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	53,135			32,356			85,491
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	396			126			522
	Recorded investment	53,531			32,482			86,013
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	53,230		$	32,469		$	85,699
	__________
	(a)	Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.
	(b)	Total allowance, including reserves for operating leases, was $355 million.
		First Quarter 2014
		Consumer			Non-Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses
	Beginning balance	$	327		$	30		$	357
	Charge-offs	(75		)	(2		)	(77		)
	Recoveries	34			5			39
	Provision for credit losses	23			(7		)	16
	Other (a)	(2		)	1			(1		)
	Ending balance (b)	$	307		$	27		$	334
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	284		$	24		$	308
	Specific impairment allowance	23			3			26
	Ending balance (b)	307			27			334
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	50,116			33,012			83,128
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	424			92			516
	Recorded investment	50,540			33,104			83,644
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	50,233		$	33,077		$	83,310
	__________
	(a)	Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.
	(b)	Total allowance, including reserves for operating leases, was $358 million.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory [Table Text Block]	Inventories were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Raw materials, work-in-process, and supplies	$	4,178		$	3,822
	Finished products	6,331			5,022
	Total inventories under FIFO	10,509			8,844
	LIFO adjustment	(990		)	(978		)
	Total inventories	$	9,519		$	7,866

Other_Liabilities_and_Deferred1

Other Liabilities and Deferred Revenue (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUE [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Deferred Revenue [Table Text Block]	Other liabilities and deferred revenue were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Automotive Sector
	Current
	Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims	$	7,388	$	7,846
	Deferred revenue	4,301		3,923
	Employee benefit plans	1,328		1,994
	Accrued interest	159		222
	Other postretirement employee benefits (“OPEB”)	379		397
	Pension (a)	345		374
	Other	2,845		3,178
	Total Automotive other liabilities and deferred revenue	16,745		17,934
	Non-current
	Pension (a)	9,049		9,721
	OPEB	5,810		5,991
	Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims	2,793		2,852
	Deferred revenue	2,747		2,686
	Employee benefit plans	1,142		1,149
	Other	1,530		1,394
	Total Automotive other liabilities and deferred revenue	23,071		23,793
	Total Automotive sector	39,816		41,727
	Financial Services Sector	1,828		1,850
	Total Company	$	41,644	$	43,577
	__________
	(a)	Balances at March 31, 2015 reflect net pension liabilities at December 31, 2014, updated for service and interest cost, expected return on assets, separation expense, actual benefit payments, cash contributions, and an adjustment recorded in the first quarter of 2015 (see Note 8 for additional information). The discount rate and rate of expected return assumptions are unchanged from year-end 2014.

Retirement_Benefits_Tables

Retirement Benefits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of defined benefit plans expense [Table Text Block]	The pre-tax expense for our defined benefit pension and OPEB plans for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		Pension Benefits
		U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans						Worldwide OPEB
		2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	147		$	127		$	135		$	118		$	15		$	13
	Interest cost	454			498			239			300			60			67
	Expected return on assets	(689		)	(678		)	(349		)	(379		)	—			—
	Amortization of:
	Prior service costs/(credits)	39			39			12			14			(51		)	(57		)
	(Gains)/Losses	116			51			205			148			36			24
	Separation programs/other	2			—			7			16			(1		)	1
	Recognition of (gains)/losses due to:
	Curtailments	—			—			—			—			—			—
	Settlements	—			—			—			14			—			—
	Total expense/(income)	$	69		$	37		$	249		$	231		$	59		$	48

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of debt outstanding [Table Text Block]	The carrying value of debt was $122.8 billion and $119.2 billion at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The carrying value of Automotive sector and Financial Services sector debt was as follows (in millions):
	Automotive Sector	March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Debt payable within one year
	Short-term	$	425		$	373
	Long-term payable within one year
	U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (“ATVM”) Incentive Program	591			591
	European Investment Bank (“EIB”) loans	665			1,187
	Other debt	305			350
	Total debt payable within one year	1,986			2,501
	Long-term debt payable after one year
	Public unsecured debt securities	6,594			6,634
	DOE ATVM Incentive Program	3,685			3,833
	Other debt	1,636			1,000
	Unamortized (discount)/premium	(504		)	(144		)
	Total long-term debt payable after one year	11,411			11,323
	Total Automotive sector	$	13,397		$	13,824
	Fair value of Automotive sector debt (a)	$	15,348		$	15,553
	Financial Services Sector
	Short-term debt
	Unsecured debt	$	9,965		$	9,761
	Asset-backed debt	1,541			1,377
	Total short-term debt	11,506			11,138
	Long-term debt
	Unsecured debt
	Notes payable within one year	7,644			8,795
	Notes payable after one year	46,093			43,087
	Asset-backed debt
	Notes payable within one year	17,567			16,738
	Notes payable after one year	25,999			25,216
	Unamortized (discount)/premium	(49		)	(55		)
	Fair value adjustments (b)	619			428
	Total long-term debt	97,873			94,209
	Total Financial Services sector	$	109,379		$	105,347
	Fair value of Financial Services sector debt (a)	$	111,829		$	107,758
	__________
	(a)	The fair value of debt includes $187 million and $131 million of Automotive sector short-term debt and $10 billion and $9.8 billion of Financial Services sector short-term debt at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, carried at cost, which approximates fair value. All debt is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
	(b)	Adjustments related to designated fair value hedges of unsecured debt

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Effect of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	The gains/(losses), by hedge designation, recorded in income for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Automotive Sector
	Cash flow hedges (a)
	Reclassified from AOCI to income	$	(46	)	$	68
	Ineffectiveness	—			—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	261			(44		)
	Commodity contracts	(10		)	(12		)
	Total	$	205		$	12
	Financial Services Sector
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts
	Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness	$	88		$	69
	Ineffectiveness (b)	6			5
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	(43		)	(18		)
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	65			(5		)
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	89			(5		)
	Total	$	205		$	46
	__________
	(a)	For the first quarter of 2015 and 2014, $150 million loss and a $130 million gain, respectively, were recorded in Other comprehensive income.
	(b)	For the first quarter of 2015 and 2014, hedge ineffectiveness reflects the net change in fair value on derivatives of $221 million gain and $105 million gain, respectively, and change in value on hedged debt attributable to the change in benchmark interest rates of $215 million loss and $100 million loss, respectively.
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	The notional amount and estimated fair value of our derivative financial instruments were as follows (in millions):
		March 31, 2015									December 31, 2014
		Notional			Fair Value of			Fair Value of			Notional		Fair Value of			Fair Value of
					Assets			Liabilities					Assets			Liabilities
	Automotive Sector
	Cash flow hedges
	Foreign currency exchange and commodity contracts	$	13,974		$	719		$	949		$	15,434	$	359		$	517
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	16,317			378			266			12,198		157			129
	Commodity contracts	656			5			51			693		1			67
	Total derivative financial instruments, gross	$	30,947		1,102			1,266			$	28,325	517			713
	Counterparty netting and collateral (a)				(952		)	(952		)			(463		)	(463		)
	Total derivative financial instruments, net				$	150		$	314				$	54		$	250
	Financial Services Sector
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts	$	22,859		$	736		$	26		$	23,203	$	602		$	38
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	59,942			233			150			56,558		168			89
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,177			52			1			1,527		18			1
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	2,336			183			120			2,425		71			39
	Total derivative financial instruments, gross	$	86,314		1,204			297			$	83,713	859			167
	Counterparty netting and collateral (a)				(188		)	(188		)			(136		)	(136		)
	Total derivative financial instruments, net				$	1,016		$	109				$	723		$	31
	__________
	(a)	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we did not receive or pledge any cash collateral.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The changes in the accumulated balances for each component of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Foreign currency translation
	Beginning balance	$	(2,348	)	$	(1,746	)
	Gains/(Losses) on foreign currency translation	(636		)	(182		)
	Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	—			53
	Net gains/(losses) on foreign currency translation	(636		)	(235		)
	(Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to income (a)	—			—
	Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(636		)	(235		)
	Ending balance	$	(2,984	)	$	(1,981	)
	Derivative instruments (b)
	Beginning balance	$	(142	)	$	40
	Gains/(Losses) on derivative instruments	(150		)	130
	Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	(32		)	(48		)
	Net gains/(losses) on derivative instruments	(118		)	178
	(Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to income	46			(68		)
	Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	18			18
	Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (c)	28			(86		)
	Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(90		)	92
	Ending balance	$	(232	)	$	132
	Pension and other postretirement benefits
	Beginning balance	$	(17,542	)	$	(16,524	)
	Gains/(Losses) arising during the period	(769		)	(13		)
	Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	(269		)	(3		)
	Net gains/(losses) arising during the period	(500		)	(10		)
	Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) (d)	—			(4		)
	Amortization of (gains)/losses (d)	357			223
	Recognition of (gains)/losses due to curtailments (d)	—			—
	Recognition of (gains)/losses due to settlements (d)	—			14
	Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	171			67
	Net amortization and (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income	186			166
	Translation impact on non-U.S. plans	666			27
	Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	352			183
	Ending balance	$	(17,190	)	$	(16,341	)
	Total AOCI ending balance at March 31	$	(20,406	)	$	(18,190	)
	__________
	(a)	The accumulated translation adjustments related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary are reclassified to Automotive interest income and other income/(loss), net, Financial Services other income/(loss), net, or Equity in net income of affiliated companies.
	(b)	We expect to reclassify existing net losses of $212 million from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) to Automotive cost of sales during the next twelve months as the underlying exposures are realized.
	(c)	Gains/(Losses) on cash flow hedges are reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) to income when the hedged item affects earnings and is recognized in Automotive cost of sales. See Note 12 for additional information.
	(d)	These AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 8 for additional information.

Other_Income_Loss_Tables

Other Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Automotive [Member]
Other Income (Loss) and Debt Reduction Actions [Line Items]
Schedule of other income/(loss) [Table Text Block]	The amounts included in Automotive interest income and other income/(loss), net for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Investment-related interest income	$	45		$	39
	Interest income/(expense) on income taxes	(9		)	26
	Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents and marketable securities	(27		)	(33		)
	Gains/(Losses) on changes in investments in affiliates	—			1
	Gains/(Losses) on extinguishment of debt	1			(5		)
	Royalty income	142			154
	Other	38			32
	Total	$	190		$	214
Financial Services [Member]
Other Income (Loss) and Debt Reduction Actions [Line Items]
Schedule of other income/(loss) [Table Text Block]	The amounts included in Financial Services other income/(loss), net for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Investment-related interest income	$	18		$	11
	Interest income/(expense) on income taxes	(3		)	(8		)
	Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents and marketable securities	6			3
	Insurance premiums earned	31			32
	Other	22			30
	Total	$	74		$	68

Employee_Separation_Actions_an1

Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities (Tables) (Automotive [Member], Facility Closing [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
AUSTRALIA
Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	The separation-related activity recorded in Other liabilities and deferred revenue, for the period ended March 31, was as follows (in millions):
		2015
	Beginning balance	$	111
	Changes in accruals	14
	Payments	(1		)
	Foreign currency translation	(8		)
	Ending balance	$	116
Ford Europe [Member]
Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	The separation-related activity recorded in Other liabilities and deferred revenue, for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Beginning balance	$	730		$	497
	Changes in accruals	(2		)	112
	Payments	(437		)	(22		)
	Foreign currency translation	(34		)	1
	Ending balance	$	257		$	588

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per1

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Basic and diluted income per share were calculated using the following (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015		2014
	Basic and Diluted Income Attributable to Ford Motor Company
	Basic income	$	924	$	989
	Effect of dilutive 2016 Convertible Notes (a) (b)	—		12
	Diluted income	$	924	$	1,001
	Basic and Diluted Shares
	Basic shares (average shares outstanding)	3,963		3,946
	Net dilutive options and unvested RSUs	38		48
	Dilutive 2016 Convertible Notes (b)	—		100
	Diluted shares	4,001		4,094
	__________
	(a)	As applicable, includes interest expense, amortization of discount, amortization of fees, and other changes in income or loss that would result from the assumed conversion.
	(b)	In October 2014, we elected to terminate the conversion rights of holders under the 2016 Convertible Notes in accordance with their terms effective as of the close of business on November 20, 2014. On November 21, 2014, we redeemed for cash the remaining outstanding 2016 Convertible Notes.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Sector and Segment Revenue, Eliminations, Assets, and Other Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Key operating data for our business segments for the periods ended or at March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		Automotive Sector
		Operating Segments													Reconciling Items
		North		South			Europe			Middle East & Africa		Asia			Other			Special			Total
		America		America								Pacific			Automotive			Items
	First Quarter 2015
	Revenues	$	20,040	$	1,513		$	6,918		$	1,057	$	2,272		$	—		$	—		$	31,800
	Income/(Loss) before income taxes	1,340		(189		)	(185		)	79		103			(212		)	—			936
	Total assets at March 31	59,844		4,922			14,884			1,209		9,119			—			—			89,978
	First Quarter 2014
	Revenues	$	20,445	$	1,891		$	7,754		$	1,155	$	2,631		$	—		$	—		$	33,876
	Income/(Loss) before income taxes	1,500		(510		)	(194		)	54		291			(222		)	(122		)	797
	Total assets at March 31	59,656		7,071			15,898			1,264		8,622			—			—			92,511
		Financial Services Sector										Company
		Operating Segment		Reconciling Items
		Ford		Other			Elims			Total		Elims (a)			Total
		Credit
	First Quarter 2015
	Revenues	$	2,197	$	—		$	(97	)	$	2,100	$	—		$	33,900
	Income/(Loss) before income taxes	483		(14		)	—			469		—			1,405
	Total assets at March 31	126,375		2			(1,195		)	125,182		(2,786		)	212,374
	First Quarter 2014
	Revenues	$	2,076	$	35		$	(111	)	$	2,000	$	—		$	35,876
	Income/(Loss) before income taxes	499		(37		)	—			462		—			1,259
	Total assets at March 31	118,364		340			(1,156		)	117,548		(2,977		)	207,082
	__________
	(a)	Includes intersector transactions occurring in the ordinary course of business and deferred tax netting.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantee obligations [Table Text Block]	The maximum potential payments and the carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and limited indemnities were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Maximum potential payments	$	595		$	592
	Carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and limited indemnities	17			17
Warranty [Table Text Block]	Warranty and field service actions obligations accounted for in Other liabilities and deferred revenue for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2015			2014
	Beginning balance	$	4,785		$	3,927
	Payments made during the period	(576		)	(578		)
	Changes in accrual related to warranties issued during the period	463			502
	Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties	173			456
	Foreign currency translation and other	(145		)	(8		)
	Ending balance	$	4,700		$	4,299

Presentation_Reconciliations_b

Presentation - Reconciliations between Consolidated and Sector Deferred Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets [Abstract]
Deferred income tax assets	$12,939	$13,639
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred income tax liabilities	525	570
Automotive [Member]
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets [Abstract]
Automotive sector current deferred income tax assets	2,167	2,039
Automotive sector non-current deferred income tax assets	12,845	13,331
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities [Abstract]
Automotive sector current deferred income tax liabilities	285	270
Automotive sector non-current deferred income tax liabilities	298	367
Financial Services [Member]
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred income tax liabilities	2,185	1,849
Financial Services [Member] | Other assets [Member]
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets [Abstract]
Deferred income tax assets	170	185
Intersector [Member]
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets [Abstract]
Deferred income tax assets	15,182	15,555
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred income tax liabilities	2,768	2,486
Intersector Eliminations [Member]
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax assets [Abstract]
Deferred income tax assets	-2,243	-1,916
Sector balance sheet presentation of deferred income tax liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred income tax liabilities	($2,243)	($1,916)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Input_

Fair Value Measurements - Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Automotive [Member]
Derivative Financial Instrument Assets
Derivative financial instruments assets	$1,102,000,000	$517,000,000
Derivative financial instruments liabilities
Derivative financial instruments liabilities	1,266,000,000	713,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	241,000,000	206,000,000
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	14,468,000,000	17,135,000,000
Derivative Financial Instrument Assets
Derivative financial instruments assets	1,102,000,000	517,000,000
Total assets at fair value	15,811,000,000	17,858,000,000
Derivative financial instruments liabilities
Derivative financial instruments liabilities	1,266,000,000	713,000,000
Total liabilities at fair value	1,266,000,000	713,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	11,000,000	64,000,000
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	4,043,000,000	6,758,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government and Agencies [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	220,000,000	122,000,000
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	6,911,000,000	7,004,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt [Domain]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	10,000,000	20,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	2,922,000,000	2,738,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Equities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	270,000,000	322,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other marketable securities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	322,000,000	313,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cash equivalents - financial instruments [Member]
Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - Footnote Narrative
Par Value Assets Excluded From Fair Value By Input	3,500,000,000	3,300,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cash [Member]
Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - Footnote Narrative
Par Value Assets Excluded From Fair Value By Input	1,400,000,000	1,100,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	1,023,000,000	1,291,000,000
Derivative Financial Instrument Assets
Derivative financial instruments assets	0	0
Total assets at fair value	1,023,000,000	1,291,000,000
Derivative financial instruments liabilities
Derivative financial instruments liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	753,000,000	969,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Government and Agencies [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Domain]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Equities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	270,000,000	322,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Other marketable securities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	241,000,000	206,000,000
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	13,445,000,000	15,844,000,000
Derivative Financial Instrument Assets
Derivative financial instruments assets	1,102,000,000	517,000,000
Total assets at fair value	14,788,000,000	16,567,000,000
Derivative financial instruments liabilities
Derivative financial instruments liabilities	1,260,000,000	710,000,000
Total liabilities at fair value	1,260,000,000	710,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	11,000,000	64,000,000
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	3,290,000,000	5,789,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Government and Agencies [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	220,000,000	122,000,000
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	6,911,000,000	7,004,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Domain]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	10,000,000	20,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	2,922,000,000	2,738,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Equities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Other marketable securities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	322,000,000	313,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Derivative Financial Instrument Assets
Derivative financial instruments assets	0	0
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Derivative financial instruments liabilities
Derivative financial instruments liabilities	6,000,000	3,000,000
Total liabilities at fair value	6,000,000	3,000,000
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Government and Agencies [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Domain]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Equities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Other marketable securities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Financial Services [Member]
Derivative Financial Instrument Assets
Derivative financial instruments assets	1,204,000,000	859,000,000
Derivative financial instruments liabilities
Derivative financial instruments liabilities	297,000,000	167,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	400,000,000	351,000,000
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	6,264,000,000	3,258,000,000
Derivative Financial Instrument Assets
Derivative financial instruments assets	1,204,000,000	859,000,000
Total assets at fair value	7,868,000,000	4,468,000,000
Derivative financial instruments liabilities
Derivative financial instruments liabilities	297,000,000	167,000,000
Total liabilities at fair value	297,000,000	167,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	4,006,000,000	1,268,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government and Agencies [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	320,000,000	341,000,000
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	521,000,000	405,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt [Domain]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	80,000,000	10,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	1,706,000,000	1,555,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other marketable securities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	31,000,000	30,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cash equivalents - financial instruments [Member]
Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - Footnote Narrative
Par Value Assets Excluded From Fair Value By Input	5,100,000,000	3,800,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cash [Member]
Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis - Footnote Narrative
Par Value Assets Excluded From Fair Value By Input	1,800,000,000	2,000,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	1,151,000,000	17,000,000
Derivative Financial Instrument Assets
Derivative financial instruments assets	0	0
Total assets at fair value	1,151,000,000	17,000,000
Derivative financial instruments liabilities
Derivative financial instruments liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	1,151,000,000	17,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Government and Agencies [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Domain]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Other marketable securities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	400,000,000	351,000,000
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	5,113,000,000	3,241,000,000
Derivative Financial Instrument Assets
Derivative financial instruments assets	1,204,000,000	859,000,000
Total assets at fair value	6,717,000,000	4,451,000,000
Derivative financial instruments liabilities
Derivative financial instruments liabilities	297,000,000	167,000,000
Total liabilities at fair value	297,000,000	167,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	2,855,000,000	1,251,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Government and Agencies [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	320,000,000	341,000,000
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	521,000,000	405,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Domain]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	80,000,000	10,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	1,706,000,000	1,555,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Other marketable securities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	31,000,000	30,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Derivative Financial Instrument Assets
Derivative financial instruments assets	0	0
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Derivative financial instruments liabilities
Derivative financial instruments liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Government and Agencies [Member]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Domain]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Debt [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	0	0
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Other marketable securities [Member]
Marketable securities
Marketable securities	$0	$0

Finance_Receivables_net_Detail

Finance Receivables, net (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Wholesale Loans Percentage of Dealer Financing	95.00%
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables, net	$79,167,000,000	$81,111,000,000
Financial Services [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Gross	86,013,000,000	86,462,000,000	83,644,000,000
Less: Allowance for Credit Losses	-314,000,000	-321,000,000	-334,000,000	-357,000,000
Finance receivables, net	85,699,000,000	86,141,000,000	83,310,000,000
Net finance receivables subject to fair value	84,023,000,000	84,468,000,000
Fair value	85,458,000,000	85,941,000,000
Finance Receivables Net Not Subject To Fair Value	1,700,000,000	1,700,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance Receivable Before Unearned Interest Supplements	55,227,000,000	55,856,000,000
Less: Unearned interest supplements	-1,696,000,000	-1,760,000,000
Financing Receivable, Gross	53,531,000,000	54,096,000,000
Amount of finance receivables that secure certain debt obligations	25,900,000,000	24,400,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Non-consumer [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Gross	32,482,000,000	32,366,000,000
Amount of finance receivables that secure certain debt obligations	21,300,000,000	21,800,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Non-consumer [Member] | Wholesale and Dealer Loans [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Gross	31,421,000,000	31,340,000,000
Financial Services [Member] | Non-consumer [Member] | Other [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Gross	1,061,000,000	1,026,000,000
Other Receivables Net [Member] | Intersector [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables, net	6,500,000,000	5,000,000,000
Other Assets on Statement of Financial Position [Member] | Financial Services [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Uncollected Interest Receivable Excluded From Finance Receivable	$179,000,000	$191,000,000

Finance_Receivables_Aging_Deta

Finance Receivables Aging (Details) (Financial Services [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Number Of Days After Which Finance Receivable Is Considered Past Due	any payment, including principal and interest, that is at least 31B days past the contractual due date
Financing Receivable, Gross	$86,013	$86,462	$83,644
Minimum [Member]
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Number Of Days At Which Finance Receivables Are In Process Of Collection	90 days
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	11	17
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 31 To 60 Days Past Due	552	718
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 61 To 90 Days Past Due	64	97
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment 91 To 120 Days Past Due	21	29
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Greater Than 120 Days Past Due	49	52
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	686	896
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	52,845	53,200
Financing Receivable, Gross	53,531	54,096
Non-consumer [Member]
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0	3
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	112	117
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current	32,370	32,249
Financing Receivable, Gross	$32,482	$32,366

Finance_Receivables_Credit_Qua

Finance Receivables - Credit Quality (Details) (Financial Services [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Finance Receivable Credit Quality [Abstract]
Financing Receivable By Credit Quality Indicator	86,013	$86,462	$83,644
Non-consumer [Member]
Finance Receivable Credit Quality [Abstract]
Financing Receivable By Credit Quality Indicator	32,482	32,366
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	0	3
Non-consumer [Member] | Wholesale and Dealer Loans [Member]
Finance Receivable Credit Quality [Abstract]
Financing Receivable By Credit Quality Indicator	31,421	31,340
Non-consumer [Member] | Wholesale and Dealer Loans [Member] | Group I
Finance Receivable Credit Quality [Abstract]
Financing Receivable By Credit Quality Indicator	23,906	23,125
Non-consumer [Member] | Wholesale and Dealer Loans [Member] | Group II
Finance Receivable Credit Quality [Abstract]
Financing Receivable By Credit Quality Indicator	6,065	6,350
Non-consumer [Member] | Wholesale and Dealer Loans [Member] | Group III
Finance Receivable Credit Quality [Abstract]
Financing Receivable By Credit Quality Indicator	1,351	1,783
Non-consumer [Member] | Wholesale and Dealer Loans [Member] | Group IV
Finance Receivable Credit Quality [Abstract]
Financing Receivable By Credit Quality Indicator	99	82
Consumer [Member]
Finance Receivable Credit Quality [Abstract]
Financing Receivable By Credit Quality Indicator	53,531	54,096
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	11	$17
Consumer [Member] | Pass [Member]
Credit quality ratings
Term, in days, for credit quality rating	current to 60 days past due
Consumer [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Credit quality ratings
Term, in days, for credit quality rating	61 to 120 days past due
Consumer [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Credit quality ratings
Term, in days, for credit quality rating	greater than 120 days past due
Consumer [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Credit quality ratings
Finance Receivables Credit Quality Ratings Term Range	61 days
Consumer [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Credit quality ratings
Finance Receivables Credit Quality Ratings Term Range	120 days

Finance_Receivables_Impaired_a

Finance Receivables - Impaired and Non-Accrual Receivables and Troubled Debt Restructurings (Details) (Financial Services [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Financing Receivable Impaired [Abstract]
Number of Days Past Due After Which Consumer Receivables are Considered Impaired	greater than 120 days past due
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable Impaired [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment	396	$415
Impaired Financing Receivable Recorded Investment, Percentage of Receivable	0.70%	0.80%
Non-consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable Impaired [Abstract]
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment	126	$105
Impaired Financing Receivable Recorded Investment, Percentage of Receivable	0.40%	0.30%
Minimum [Member] | Finance Receivables [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Number Of Days At Which Finance Receivables Are Put In Non Accrual Status	120 days

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_De

Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
Finance receivables, net	$79,167		$81,111
Financial Services [Member]
Allowance for credit losses
Beginning balance	321	357
Charge-offs	-79	-77
Recoveries	32	39
Provision for credit losses	49	16
Other	-9	-1
Ending balance	314	334
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
Collective impairment allowance	292	308
Specific impairment allowance	22	26
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
Collectively evaluated for impairment	85,491	83,128
Specifically evaluated for impairment	522	516
Financing Receivable, Gross	86,013	83,644	86,462
Finance receivables, net	85,699	83,310	86,141
Financing And Loans And Leases Receivable Allowance	355	358
Financial Services [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Allowance for credit losses
Beginning balance	305	327
Charge-offs	-80	-75
Recoveries	30	34
Provision for credit losses	53	23
Other	-7	-2
Ending balance	301	307
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
Collective impairment allowance	280	284
Specific impairment allowance	21	23
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
Collectively evaluated for impairment	53,135	50,116
Specifically evaluated for impairment	396	424
Financing Receivable, Gross	53,531	50,540
Finance receivables, net	53,230	50,233
Financial Services [Member] | Non-consumer [Member]
Allowance for credit losses
Beginning balance	16	30
Charge-offs	1	-2
Recoveries	2	5
Provision for credit losses	-4	-7
Other	-2	1
Ending balance	13	27
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
Collective impairment allowance	12	24
Specific impairment allowance	1	3
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
Collectively evaluated for impairment	32,356	33,012
Specifically evaluated for impairment	126	92
Financing Receivable, Gross	32,482	33,104
Finance receivables, net	$32,469	$33,077

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventories footnote [Abstract]
Percentage Of LIFO Inventory To Total Inventory	34.00%	28.00%
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials, work-in-process and supplies	$4,178	$3,822
Finished products	6,331	5,022
Total inventories under FIFO	10,509	8,844
LIFO adjustment	-990	-978
Total inventories	9,519	7,866
Automotive [Member]
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Total inventories	$9,519	$7,866

Other_Liabilities_and_Deferred2

Other Liabilities and Deferred Revenue (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other liabilities and deferred revenue	$41,644	$43,577
Automotive [Member]
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Dealer and dealers' customer allowances and claims	7,388	7,846
Deferred revenue	4,301	3,923
Employee benefit plans	1,328	1,994
Accrued interest	159	222
Other postretirement employee benefits	379	397
Pension	345	374
Other	2,845	3,178
Total Automotive other liabilities and deferred revenue	16,745	17,934
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Pension	9,049	9,721
OPEB	5,810	5,991
Dealer and dealers' customer allowances and claims	2,793	2,852
Deferred revenue	2,747	2,686
Employee benefit plans	1,142	1,149
Other	1,530	1,394
Total Automotive other liabilities	23,071	23,793
Other liabilities and deferred revenue	39,816	41,727
Financial Services [Member]
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other liabilities and deferred revenue	$1,828	$1,850

Retirement_Benefits_Expense_De

Retirement Benefits - Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Assets	$7,490,000,000		$6,353,000,000
Other Liabilities and deferred revenue	41,644,000,000		43,577,000,000
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, net of Tax	352,000,000	183,000,000
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	147,000,000	127,000,000
Interest cost	454,000,000	498,000,000
Expected return on assets	-689,000,000	-678,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Categories [Abstract]
Prior service costs/(credits)	39,000,000	39,000,000
(Gains)/Losses	116,000,000	51,000,000
Separation programs/other	2,000,000
(Gains)/Losses from curtailments	0	0
(Gains)/Losses from settlements	0
Total expense/(income)	69,000,000	37,000,000
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	135,000,000	118,000,000
Interest cost	239,000,000	300,000,000
Expected return on assets	-349,000,000	-379,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Categories [Abstract]
Prior service costs/(credits)	12,000,000	14,000,000
(Gains)/Losses	205,000,000	148,000,000
Separation programs/other	7,000,000	16,000,000
(Gains)/Losses from curtailments	0	0
(Gains)/Losses from settlements	0	14,000,000
Total expense/(income)	249,000,000	231,000,000
Worldwide OPEB
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	15,000,000	13,000,000
Interest cost	60,000,000	67,000,000
Expected return on assets	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Categories [Abstract]
Prior service costs/(credits)	-51,000,000	-57,000,000
(Gains)/Losses	36,000,000	24,000,000
Separation programs/other	-1,000,000	1,000,000
(Gains)/Losses from curtailments	0	0
(Gains)/Losses from settlements	0	0
Total expense/(income)	59,000,000	48,000,000
Plan Contributions [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions To Funded Plans in Current Fiscal Year	1,100,000,000
Pension And Other Postretirement Expected Benefit Contributions Unfunded Plans	400,000,000
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions and Expected Future Employer Contributions To Funded and Unfunded Plans	1,500,000,000
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions	800,000,000
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions Unfunded Plans	100,000,000
2014 U.S. Pension Benefit Obligation Valuation Adjustment [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax	-782,000,000
Other Assets	-301,000,000
Other Liabilities and deferred revenue	481,000,000
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, net of Tax	($508,000,000)

Debt_Debt_Outstanding_Details

Debt - Debt Outstanding (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Total Debt	$122,776	$119,171
Automotive [Member]
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Short-term Debt	425	373
Debt, Current	1,986	2,501
Debt payable after one year	11,411	11,323
Total Debt	13,397	13,824
Fair value of debt	15,348	15,553
Short Term Debt Carrying Value Fair Value	187	131
Automotive [Member] | Other debt [Member]
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Debt payable within one year	305	350
Unamortized (discount)/premium	-504	-144
Debt payable after one year	1,636	1,000
Automotive [Member] | Public Unsecured Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Debt, principal amount	6,594	6,634
Automotive [Member] | DOE ATVM Incentive Program
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Debt payable within one year	591	591
Debt payable after one year	3,685	3,833
Automotive [Member] | EIB Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Debt payable within one year	665	1,187
Financial Services [Member]
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Short-term Debt	11,506	11,138
Unamortized (discount)/premium	-49	-55
Adjustment Fair Value Hedging Instruments Unsecured Debt	619	428
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Including Current Maturities	97,873	94,209
Total Debt	109,379	105,347
Fair value of debt	111,829	107,758
Short Term Debt Carrying Value Fair Value	10,000	9,800
Financial Services [Member] | Unsecured short-term debt [Member]
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Short-term Debt	9,965	9,761
Financial Services [Member] | Asset backed commercial paper [Member]
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Short-term Debt	1,541	1,377
Financial Services [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Debt payable within one year	7,644	8,795
Debt payable after one year	46,093	43,087
Financial Services [Member] | Asset backed-debt [Member]
Debt Outstanding [Abstract]
Debt payable within one year	17,567	16,738
Debt payable after one year	$25,999	$25,216

Redeemable_Noncontrolling_Inte1

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (Auto Alliance International [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	50.00%
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	$342
Mazda [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	50.00%

Variable_Interest_Entities_VIE

Variable Interest Entities - VIEs of Which We Are Not the Primary Beneficiary (Details) (Investment Type [Member], Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member], USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Investment Type [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Total maximum exposure	$252	$307

Income_Effect_of_Derivative_Fi

Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Automotive [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	$205	$12
Automotive [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income	-46	68
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	0	0
Gain/(Loss) Recorded in OCI	-150	130
Automotive [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	261	-44
Automotive [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	-10	-12
Financial Services [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	205	46
Financial Services [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	221	105
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	-215	-100
Financial Services [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness	88	69
Ineffectiveness	6	5
Financial Services [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	65	-5
Financial Services [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	-43	-18
Financial Services [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	$89	($5)

Balance_Sheet_Effect_of_Deriva

Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Automotive [Member]
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	$30,947	$28,325
Fair Value of Assets	1,102	517
Fair Value of Liabilities	1,266	713
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	-952	-463
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	-952	-463
Derivative Asset	150	54
Derivative Liability	314	250
Automotive [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	16,317	12,198
Fair Value of Assets	378	157
Fair Value of Liabilities	266	129
Automotive [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	656	693
Fair Value of Assets	5	1
Fair Value of Liabilities	51	67
Automotive [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	13,974	15,434
Fair Value of Assets	719	359
Fair Value of Liabilities	949	517
Financial Services [Member]
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	86,314	83,713
Fair Value of Assets	1,204	859
Fair Value of Liabilities	297	167
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	-188	-136
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	-188	-136
Derivative Asset	1,016	723
Derivative Liability	109	31
Financial Services [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	1,177	1,527
Fair Value of Assets	52	18
Fair Value of Liabilities	1	1
Financial Services [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	59,942	56,558
Fair Value of Assets	233	168
Fair Value of Liabilities	150	89
Financial Services [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	2,336	2,425
Fair Value of Assets	183	71
Fair Value of Liabilities	120	39
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	22,859	23,203
Fair Value of Assets	736	602
Fair Value of Liabilities	$26	$38

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Foreign currency transaction
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	($636)	($235)
Derivative instruments
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	-90	92
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	352	183
Total AOCI ending balance	-20,406		-20,032
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	-212
Parent Company [Member]
Foreign currency transaction
Beginning balance	-2,348	-1,746
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax	-636	-182
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation, tax (tax benefit)	0	53
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation	-636	-235
Reclassifications to net income	0	0
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	-636	-235
Ending balance	-2,984	-1,981
Derivative instruments
Beginning balance	-142	40
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax	-150	130
Net gain/(loss) on derivative instruments, tax (tax benefit)	-32	-48
Net gain/(loss) on derivative instruments	-118	178
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	46	-68
Reclassifications to net income, tax (tax benefit)	18	18
Reclassifications to net income	28	-86
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	-90	92
Ending balance	-232	132
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Beginning balance	-17,542	-16,524
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax	-769	-13
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax (tax benefit)	-269	-3
Net gain/(loss) arising during the period	-500	-10
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	0	4
Amortization of (Gains)/Losses	357	223
(Gains)/Losses from curtailments	0	0
(Gains)/Losses from settlements	0	14
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From AOCI Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Tax (Tax Benefits) (excluding gains and losses arising during period)	171	67
Amortization of (gain)/loss included in net income	186	166
Translation impact on non-U.S. plans	666	27
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	352	183
Ending balance	-17,190	-16,341
Total AOCI ending balance	($20,406)	($18,190)

Other_Income_and_Loss_Details

Other Income and Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Income and Loss [Abstract]
Total	$190	$214
Total	74	68
Automotive [Member]
Other Income and Loss [Abstract]
Interest Income	45	39
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest Income	-9	26
Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents and marketable securities	-27	-33
Gains/(Losses) on changes in investments in affiliates	0	1
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	1	-5
Royalty income	142	154
Other	38	32
Total	190	214
Financial Services [Member]
Other Income and Loss [Abstract]
Interest Income	18	11
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest Income	-3	-8
Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents and marketable securities	6	3
Insurance premiums earned	31	32
Other	22	30
Total	$74	$68

Employee_Separation_Actions_an2

Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities (Details) (Automotive [Member], Facility Closing [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		21 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
AUSTRALIA
Business Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Total Expected Cost, Excluding Pension	$200,000,000
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	111,000,000
Change in accruals	14,000,000
Payments	-1,000,000
Foreign Currency Translation	-8,000,000
Ending Balance	116,000,000
Ford Europe [Member]
Business Restructuring [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Total Incurred Cost, Excluding Pension			1,100,000,000
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	730,000,000	497,000,000
Change in accruals	-2,000,000	112,000,000
Payments	-437,000,000	-22,000,000
Foreign Currency Translation	-34,000,000	1,000,000
Ending Balance	$257,000,000	$588,000,000	$730,000,000

Changes_in_Investments_in_Affi1

Changes in Investments in Affiliates (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Changes in Investments in Affiliates [Line Items]
Assets		$212,374	$208,527	$207,082
Liabilities		187,311	183,353
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount		89	342
Automotive [Member]
Changes in Investments in Affiliates [Line Items]
Assets		89,978	90,079	92,511
Liabilities		75,286	75,591
Automotive [Member] | Corporate Joint Venture [Member] | Ford Sollers Netherlands B.V. [Member]
Changes in Investments in Affiliates [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		50.00%
Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment	329
Automotive [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | Ford Sollers Netherlands B.V. [Member] | Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
Changes in Investments in Affiliates [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners		50.00%
Assets		977
Liabilities		888
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount		$89

Capital_Stock_and_Earnings_Per2

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Basic and Diluted Income Attributable to Ford Motor Company [Abstract]
Basic income	$924	$989
Diluted income	924	1,001
Basic and Diluted Shares [Abstract]
Basic shares (average shares outstanding)	3,963	3,946
Net dilutive options and warrants	38	48
Diluted shares	4,001	4,094
Convertible 2016 Notes [Member]
Basic and Diluted Income Attributable to Ford Motor Company [Abstract]
Effect of dilutive Convertible Notes		$12
Basic and Diluted Shares [Abstract]
Dilutive Convertible Notes		100

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Automotive	$31,800	$33,876
Revenues, Financial Services	2,100	2,000
Revenues, Total	33,900	35,876
Income (Loss) before income taxes	1,405	1,259
Total assets	212,374	207,082	208,527
Automotive [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Automotive	31,800	33,876
Income (Loss) before income taxes	936	797
Total assets	89,978	92,511	90,079
Automotive [Member] | Ford North America [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Automotive	20,040	20,445
Income (Loss) before income taxes	1,340	1,500
Total assets	59,844	59,656
Automotive [Member] | Ford South America [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Automotive	1,513	1,891
Income (Loss) before income taxes	-189	-510
Total assets	4,922	7,071
Automotive [Member] | Ford Europe [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Automotive	6,918	7,754
Income (Loss) before income taxes	-185	-194
Total assets	14,884	15,898
Automotive [Member] | Middle East and Africa [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Automotive	1,057	1,155
Income (Loss) before income taxes	79	54
Total assets	1,209	1,264
Automotive [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Automotive	2,272	2,631
Income (Loss) before income taxes	103	291
Total assets	9,119	8,622
Automotive [Member] | Other Automotive [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Automotive	0	0
Income (Loss) before income taxes	-212	-222
Total assets	0	0
Automotive [Member] | Special Items [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Automotive	0	0
Income (Loss) before income taxes	0	-122
Total assets	0	0
Financial Services [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Financial Services	2,100	2,000
Income (Loss) before income taxes	469	462
Total assets	125,182	117,548	121,388
Financial Services [Member] | Ford Credit [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Financial Services	2,197	2,076
Income (Loss) before income taxes	483	499
Total assets	126,375	118,364
Financial Services [Member] | Other Financial Services [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Financial Services	0	35
Income (Loss) before income taxes	-14	-37
Total assets	2	340
Financial Services [Member] | Elims, Intersegment [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Financial Services	-97	-111
Income (Loss) before income taxes	0	0
Total assets	-1,195	-1,156
Intersector [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Total assets	214,617		210,443
Intersector [Member] | Elims, Consolidation [Member]
Segment Information [Line Items]
Revenues, Financial Services	0	0
Income (Loss) before income taxes	0	0
Total assets	($2,786)	($2,977)

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Loss contingency estimate	$2,500,000,000
Warranty [Abstract]
Product warranty reserve, beginning balance	4,785,000,000	3,927,000,000
Payments made during the period	-576,000,000	-578,000,000
Changes in accrual related to warranties issued during the period	463,000,000	502,000,000
Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties	173,000,000	456,000,000
Foreign currency translation and other	-145,000,000	-8,000,000
Product warranty reserve, ending balance	4,700,000,000	4,299,000,000
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Guarantees [Abstract]
Maximum potential payments	595,000,000		592,000,000
Carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and indemnifications	$17,000,000		$17,000,000