Ford Motor (F) 10-Q 28 Oct 21 2021 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION Document - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Oct. 22, 2021
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2021
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-3950
Entity Registrant Name	Ford Motor Co
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	38-0549190
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Address, Address Line One	One American Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Dearborn,
Entity Address, State or Province	MI
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	48126
City Area Code	313
Local Phone Number	322-3000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
Trading Symbol	F
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Entity Central Index Key	0000037996
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Small Business	false
Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		3,925,389,427
Class B Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		70,852,076
FPRB
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	6.200% Notes due June 1, 2059
Trading Symbol	FPRB
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
FPRC
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	6.000% Notes due December 1, 2059
Trading Symbol	FPRC
Security Exchange Name	NYSE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)	$ 5,637	$ 1,515
Depreciation and tooling amortization	5,478	6,670
Other amortization	(1,034)	(938)
Provision for credit losses	(250)	866
Pension and other postretirement employee benefits (“OPEB”) expense/(income) (Note 13)	(1,115)	(454)
Equity investment dividends received in excess of (earnings)/losses	95	132
Foreign currency adjustments	348	(216)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments	(926)	7
Net (gain)/loss on changes in investments in affiliates (Note 4)	(354)	(3,483)
Stock compensation	262	170
Provision for deferred income taxes	652	978
Decrease/(Increase) in finance receivables (wholesale and other)	8,508	11,006
Decrease/(Increase) in accounts receivable and other assets	(1,329)	74
Decrease/(Increase) in inventory	(3,129)	(202)
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities	(511)	3,858
Other	(76)	(253)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	12,256	19,730
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Capital spending	(4,455)	(4,211)
Acquisitions of finance receivables and operating leases	(34,693)	(43,473)
Collections of finance receivables and operating leases	39,440	36,536
Proceeds from sale of business (Note 17)	145	1,340
Purchases of marketable securities and other investments	(23,243)	(27,401)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities and other investments	28,439	24,402
Settlements of derivatives	(244)	(407)
Other	(381)	344
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities	5,008	(12,870)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Cash payments for dividends and dividend equivalents	(3)	(596)
Purchases of common stock	0	0
Net changes in short-term debt	1,568	(2,815)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	19,300	54,325
Principal payments on long-term debt	(36,122)	(50,641)
Other	(163)	(242)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	(15,420)	31
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect [Abstract]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(155)	(160)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	1,689	6,731
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period (Note 7)	25,935	17,741
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period (Note 7)	$ 27,624	$ 24,472

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 35,683	$ 37,501	$ 98,663	$ 91,192
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales	30,057	31,223	82,258	79,677
Selling, administrative, and other expenses	2,947	2,266	8,667	6,663
Total costs and expenses	34,341	35,150	94,879	93,158
Operating income/(loss)	1,342	2,351	3,784	(1,966)
Interest expense on Company debt excluding Ford Credit	439	498	1,365	1,175
Other income/(loss), net	852	845	3,883	5,843
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies	130	58	260	(8)
Income/(Loss) before income taxes	1,885	2,756	6,562	2,694
Provision for/(Benefit from) income taxes	63	366	925	1,179
Net income/(loss)	1,822	2,390	5,637	1,515
Less: Income/(Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	5	(18)	6
Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company	$ 1,832	$ 2,385	$ 5,655	$ 1,509
Basic income
Basic income (in dollars per share)	$ 0.46	$ 0.60	$ 1.42	$ 0.38
Diluted income
Diluted income (in dollars per share)	$ 0.45	$ 0.60	$ 1.40	$ 0.38
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	3,995	3,976	3,989	3,971
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	4,036	4,005	4,027	3,997
Automotive
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 33,211	$ 34,710	$ 90,893	$ 82,677
Ford Credit
Revenues
Total revenues	2,434	2,774	7,700	8,480
Costs and expenses
Ford Credit interest, operating, and other expenses	1,337	1,661	3,954	6,818
Mobility
Revenues
Total revenues	$ 38	$ 17	$ 70	$ 35

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,822	$ 2,390	$ 5,637	$ 1,515
Foreign currency translation	(302)	(70)	(23)	(1,625)
Marketable Securities	(23)	(17)	(98)	96
Derivative Instruments	343	(71)	154	597
Pension and other postretirement benefits	5	15	18	46
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	23	(143)	51	(886)
Comprehensive income	1,845	2,247	5,688	629
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(10)	4	(16)	5
Comprehensive income attributable to Ford Motor Company	$ 1,855	$ 2,243	$ 5,704	$ 624

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 27,429	$ 25,243
Marketable securities	18,997	24,718
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	32,600	42,401
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	10,851	9,993
Inventories	13,508	10,808
Other assets, current	3,583	3,581
Total current assets	106,968	116,744
Noncurrent Assets
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	50,839	55,277
Net Investment in Operating Leases, Noncurrent	26,740	27,951
Net property	36,597	37,083
Equity in net assets of affiliated companies	4,628	4,901
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net	11,891	12,423
Other assets, non-current	15,014	12,882
Total assets	252,677	267,261
Current Liabilities
Payables	22,923	22,204
Other liabilities and deferred revenue (Note 12 and Note 20)	18,787	23,645
Total current liabilities	89,033	97,192
Noncurrent Liabilities
Other liabilities and deferred revenue (Note 12 and Note 20)	28,808	28,379
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	883	538
Total liabilities	215,973	236,450
EQUITY
Capital in excess of par value of stock	22,477	22,290
Retained earnings	23,894	18,243
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(8,245)	(8,294)
Treasury stock	(1,574)	(1,590)
Total equity attributable to Ford Motor Company	36,593	30,690
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests	111	121
Total equity	36,704	30,811
Total liabilities and equity	252,677	267,261
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,657	2,822
Common Stock
EQUITY
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	4,042
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	6,000
Common and Class B Stock	$ 40	40
Class B Stock
EQUITY
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	71
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	530
Common and Class B Stock	$ 1	1
Ford Credit
Current Assets
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	32,600	42,401
Noncurrent Assets
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	50,839	55,277
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	14,466	10,894
Current Liabilities
Debt payable within one year	1,849	1,374
Noncurrent Liabilities
Long-term debt	23,767	22,633
Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	12,963	14,349
Noncurrent Assets
Total assets	135,385
Current Liabilities
Debt payable within one year	45,474	49,969
Noncurrent Liabilities
Long-term debt	$ 73,482	$ 87,708

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 27,429	$ 25,243
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	303	394
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	46	84
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent	681	911
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Cash and cash equivalents	5,657	2,822
Total finance receivables, net	43,248	51,472
Net Investment in Operating Lease	8,759	12,794
Other assets	11	0
Other liabilities and deferred revenue	10	56
Debt	$ 39,576	$ 46,770

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUI

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Millions		Total		Capital Stock	Cap. In Excess of Par Value of Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Note 18)	Treasury Stock	Total		Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentRetained Earnings	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, AdjustmentTotal
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019		$ 33,230		$ 41	$ 22,165	$ 20,320	$ (7,728)	$ (1,613)	$ 33,185		$ 45	$ (202)	$ (202)	$ (202)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income/(loss)		(1,993)		0	0	(1,993)	0	0	(1,993)		0
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net		(733)		0	0	0	(733)	0	(733)		0
Common Stock issued (a)		(15)	[1]	0	(15)	0	0	0	(15)	[1]	0
Treasury stock/other		9		0	0	0	0	6	6		3
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders											0
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared		(598)	[2]	0	0	(598)	0	0	(598)	[2]
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020		29,698		41	22,150	17,527	(8,461)	(1,607)	29,650		48
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019		33,230		41	22,165	20,320	(7,728)	(1,613)	33,185		45	$ (202)	$ (202)	$ (202)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income/(loss)		1,515
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net		(886)
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2020		$ 33,161		41	22,262	21,031	(8,613)	(1,596)	33,125		36
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Per share dividend of Common and Class B Stock		$ 0.15
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020		$ 29,698		41	22,150	17,527	(8,461)	(1,607)	29,650		48
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income/(loss)		1,118		0	0	1,117	0	0	1,117		1
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net		(10)		0	0	0	(10)	0	(10)		0
Common Stock issued (a)		60		0	60	0	0	0	60		0
Treasury stock/other		(12)		0	0	0	0	6	6		(18)
Dividend Equivalents, Forfeitures		1				1			1
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders											0
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared				0	0		0	0
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020		30,855		41	22,210	18,645	(8,471)	(1,601)	30,824		31
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income/(loss)		2,390		0	0	2,385	0	0	2,385		5
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net		(143)		0	0	0	(142)	0	(142)		(1)
Common Stock issued (a)		52		0	52	0	0	0	52		0
Treasury stock/other		6		0	0	0	0	5	5		1
Dividend Equivalents, Forfeitures		1				1			1
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders											0
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared				0	0		0	0
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2020		33,161		41	22,262	21,031	(8,613)	(1,596)	33,125		36
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020		30,811		41	22,290	18,243	(8,294)	(1,590)	30,690		121
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income/(loss)		3,262		0	0	3,262	0	0	3,262		0
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net		(76)		0	0	0	(76)	0	(76)		0
Common Stock issued (a)	[1]	(50)		0	(50)	0	0	0	(50)		0
Treasury stock/other		30		0	0	0	0	5	5		25
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	[2]										0
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared	[2]	(3)		0	0	(3)	0	0	(3)
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021		33,974		41	22,240	21,502	(8,370)	(1,585)	33,828		146
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020		30,811		41	22,290	18,243	(8,294)	(1,590)	30,690		121
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income/(loss)		5,637
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net		51
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021		36,704		41	22,477	23,894	(8,245)	(1,574)	36,593		111
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2021		33,974		41	22,240	21,502	(8,370)	(1,585)	33,828		146
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income/(loss)		553		0	0	561	0	0	561		(8)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net		104		0	0	0	102	0	102		2
Common Stock issued (a)		168		0	168	0	0	0	168		0
Treasury stock/other		(14)		0	0	0	0	6	6		(20)
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders											0
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared		(1)		0	0	(1)	0	0	(1)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2021		34,784		41	22,408	22,062	(8,268)	(1,579)	34,664		120
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income/(loss)		1,822		0	0	1,832	0	0	1,832		(10)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net		23		0	0	0	23	0	23		0
Common Stock issued (a)		69		0	69	0	0	0	69		0
Treasury stock/other		6		0	0	0	0	5	5		1
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders											0
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared		0		0	0	0	0	0	0
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021		$ 36,704		$ 41	$ 22,477	$ 23,894	$ (8,245)	$ (1,574)	$ 36,593		$ 111
[1]	Includes impacts of share-based compensation.
[2]	Dividends and dividend equivalents declared for Common and Class B Stock.

Presentation

Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
PRESENTATION	PRESENTATION 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 also make reference to Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, herein referenced to as Ford Credit. Our consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. We reclassified certain prior year amounts in our consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. In the opinion of management, these unaudited financial statements reflect a fair statement of our results of operations and financial condition 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, 2020 (“2020 Form 10-K Report”).

New Accounting Standards (Notes

New Accounting Standards (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS Adoption of New Accounting Standards Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2019-12, Income Taxes - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes . Effective January 1, 2021, we adopted the amendments in this ASU to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The amendments clarified that an entity may elect, but is not required, to reflect an allocation of consolidated current and deferred tax expense for non-taxable legal entities that are treated as disregarded by taxing authorities in their separately issued financial statements. With the adoption of the amendments in ASU 2019-12, Ford Credit’s separately issued financial statements no longer reflect an allocation of our consolidated U.S. current and deferred tax expense to it and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries that are treated as disregarded entities for U.S. tax purposes. Adoption of these amendments reduces complexity in accounting for income taxes and better reflects Ford Credit’s external obligations to tax authorities. Following the adoption, in April 2021, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Tax Sharing Agreement with Ford Credit. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 and the Second Amended and Restated Tax Sharing Agreement had no impact on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. The amendments were adopted on a retrospective basis and are reflected in Ford Credit’s standalone financial statements and disclosures. ASU 2020-06, Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. Effective January 1, 2021, we adopted the new standard, which simplified guidance on the issuer’s accounting for convertible debt instruments and amended certain guidance related to the computation of earnings per share for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. There was no impact on the date of adoption. During the first quarter of 2021, we issued convertible notes (see Note 14). Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are expected to have minimal impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue (Notes)

Revenue (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
REVENUE	REVENUE The following tables disaggregate our revenue by major source for the periods ended September 30 (in millions): Third Quarter 2020 Company excluding Ford Credit Ford Credit Consolidated Vehicles, parts, and accessories $ 33,005 $ — $ 33,005 Used vehicles 818 — 818 Services and other revenue (a) 814 37 851 Revenues from sales and services 34,637 37 34,674 Leasing income 90 1,407 1,497 Financing income — 1,303 1,303 Insurance income — 27 27 Total revenues $ 34,727 $ 2,774 $ 37,501 Third Quarter 2021 Company excluding Ford Credit Consolidated Vehicles, parts, and accessories $ 32,072 $ — $ 32,072 Used vehicles 450 — 450 Services and other revenue (a) 659 58 717 Revenues from sales and services 33,181 58 33,239 Leasing income 68 1,285 1,353 Financing income — 1,080 1,080 Insurance income — 11 11 Total revenues $ 33,249 $ 2,434 $ 35,683 First Nine Months 2020 Company excluding Ford Credit Consolidated Vehicles, parts, and accessories $ 78,252 $ — $ 78,252 Used vehicles 2,282 — 2,282 Services and other revenue (a) 1,945 122 2,067 Revenues from sales and services 82,479 122 82,601 Leasing income 233 4,267 4,500 Financing income — 3,989 3,989 Insurance income — 102 102 Total revenues $ 82,712 $ 8,480 $ 91,192 First Nine Months 2021 Company excluding Ford Credit Consolidated Vehicles, parts, and accessories $ 86,870 $ — $ 86,870 Used vehicles 1,947 — 1,947 Services and other revenue (a) 1,923 122 2,045 Revenues from sales and services 90,740 122 90,862 Leasing income 223 4,032 4,255 Financing income — 3,497 3,497 Insurance income — 49 49 Total revenues $ 90,963 $ 7,700 $ 98,663 __________ (a) Includes extended service contract revenue. NOTE 3. REVENUE (Continued) The amount of consideration we receive and revenue we recognize on our vehicles, parts, and accessories varies with changes in return rights and marketing incentives we offer to our customers and their customers. Estimates of marketing incentives are based on expected retail and fleet sales volumes, mix of products to be sold, and incentive programs to be offered. Customer acceptance of products and programs, as well as other market conditions, will impact these estimates. As a result of changes in our estimate of marketing incentives, we recorded an increase related to revenue recognized in prior periods of $168 million and $110 million in the third quarter of 2020 and 2021, respectively. We sell separately-priced service contracts that extend mechanical and maintenance coverages beyond our base warranty agreements to vehicle owners (“extended service contracts”). We had a balance of $4.2 billion and $4.3 billion of unearned revenue associated with outstanding contracts reported in Other liabilities and deferred revenue at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively . We expect to recognize approximately $400 million of the unearned amount in the remainder of 2021, $1.3 billion in 2022, and $2.6 billion thereafter. We recognized $295 million and $333 million of unearned amounts as revenue during the third quarter of 2020 and 2021, respectively, and $901 million and $1.0 billion in the first nine months of 2020 and 2021, respectively. Amounts paid to dealers to obtain these contracts are deferred and recorded as Other assets . We had a balance of $283 million and $307 million in deferred costs as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively. We recognized $20 million and $21 million of amortization during the third quarter of 2020 and 2021, respectively, and $59 million and $60 million in the first nine months of 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Other Income_(Loss) (Notes)

Other Income/(Loss) (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER INCOME/(LOSS)	OTHER INCOME/(LOSS) The amounts included in Other income/(loss), net for the periods ended September 30 were as follows (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months 2020 2021 2020 2021 Net periodic pension and OPEB income/(cost), excluding service cost $ 277 $ 590 $ 1,272 $ 1,970 Investment-related interest income 90 60 374 196 Interest income/(expense) on income taxes (4) 3 (15) — Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents, marketable securities, and other investments (Note 10) 297 (7) 312 899 Gains/(Losses) on changes in investments in affiliates (Note 17) 3 22 3,483 354 Royalty income 139 162 322 461 Other 43 22 95 3 Total $ 845 $ 852 $ 5,843 $ 3,883

Income Taxes (Notes)

Income Taxes (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
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 infrequently occurring items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur. During the third quarter, we recorded a tax benefit of $295 million, resulting from the reduction of valuation allowances recorded on various deferred tax assets. We believe future realization of these assets is now more likely than not as a result of tax planning actions implemented during the quarter.

Capital Stock and Earnings Per

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
CAPITAL STOCK AND EARNINGS PER SHARE	CAPITAL STOCK AND EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE Earnings/(Loss) Per Share Attributable to Ford Motor Company Common and Class B Stock Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share were calculated using the following (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months 2020 2021 2020 2021 Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company $ 2,385 $ 1,832 $ 1,509 $ 5,655 Basic and Diluted Shares Basic shares (average shares outstanding) 3,976 3,995 3,971 3,989 Net dilutive options, unvested restricted stock units, and unvested restricted stock shares 29 41 26 38 Diluted shares $ 4,005 $ 4,036 $ 3,997 $ 4,027

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Mar

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Text Block]	CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES The fair values of cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions): December 31, 2020 Fair Value Level Company excluding Ford Credit Ford Credit Consolidated Cash and cash equivalents U.S. government 1 $ 2,940 $ 3,255 $ 6,195 U.S. government agencies 2 850 640 1,490 Non-U.S. government and agencies 2 600 717 1,317 Corporate debt 2 605 970 1,575 Total marketable securities classified as cash equivalents 4,995 5,582 10,577 Cash, time deposits, and money market funds 5,899 8,767 14,666 Total cash and cash equivalents $ 10,894 $ 14,349 $ 25,243 Marketable securities U.S. government 1 $ 4,709 $ 1,082 $ 5,791 U.S. government agencies 2 3,259 485 3,744 Non-U.S. government and agencies 2 4,448 2,693 7,141 Corporate debt 2 7,095 308 7,403 Equities (a) 1 113 — 113 Other marketable securities 2 234 292 526 Total marketable securities $ 19,858 $ 4,860 $ 24,718 Restricted cash $ 45 $ 647 $ 692 September 30, 2021 Fair Value Level Company excluding Ford Credit Ford Credit Consolidated Cash and cash equivalents U.S. government 1 $ 5,873 $ 1,715 $ 7,588 U.S. government agencies 2 330 — 330 Non-U.S. government and agencies 2 950 454 1,404 Corporate debt 2 529 995 1,524 Total marketable securities classified as cash equivalents 7,682 3,164 10,846 Cash, time deposits, and money market funds 6,784 9,799 16,583 Total cash and cash equivalents $ 14,466 $ 12,963 $ 27,429 Marketable securities U.S. government 1 $ 3,312 $ 448 $ 3,760 U.S. government agencies 2 2,353 175 2,528 Non-U.S. government and agencies 2 4,836 878 5,714 Corporate debt 2 6,189 291 6,480 Equities (a) 1 13 — 13 Other marketable securities 2 248 254 502 Total marketable securities $ 16,951 $ 2,046 $ 18,997 Restricted cash $ 66 $ 129 $ 195 __________ (a) Net unrealized gains/losses incurred during the reporting periods on equity securities still held at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021 were a $24 million gain and a $2 million loss, respectively. NOTE 7. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Continued) The cash equivalents and marketable securities accounted for as available-for-sale (“AFS”) securities were as follows (in millions): December 31, 2020 Fair Value of Securities with Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Within 1 Year After 1 Year through After 5 Years Company excluding Ford Credit U.S. government $ 2,894 $ 44 $ — $ 2,938 $ 1,649 $ 1,286 $ 3 U.S. government agencies 2,588 15 — 2,603 772 1,629 202 Non-U.S. government and agencies 2,926 31 — 2,957 1,330 1,617 10 Corporate debt 7,482 102 (1) 7,583 3,566 3,987 30 Other marketable securities 212 3 — 215 1 147 67 Total $ 16,102 $ 195 $ (1) $ 16,296 $ 7,318 $ 8,666 $ 312 September 30, 2021 Fair Value of Securities with Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Within 1 Year After 1 Year through After 5 Years Company excluding Ford Credit U.S. government $ 2,737 $ 15 $ (2) $ 2,750 $ 1,306 $ 1,444 $ — U.S. government agencies 2,253 7 (7) 2,253 347 1,213 693 Non-U.S. government and agencies 3,551 15 (7) 3,559 1,205 2,234 120 Corporate debt 6,630 47 (5) 6,672 1,619 4,724 329 Other marketable securities 229 1 — 230 41 189 — Total $ 15,400 $ 85 $ (21) $ 15,464 $ 4,518 $ 9,804 $ 1,142 Sales proceeds and gross realized gains/losses from the sale of AFS securities for the periods ended September 30 were as follows (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months 2020 2021 2020 2021 Company excluding Ford Credit Sales proceeds $ 2,243 $ 914 $ 6,560 $ 4,453 Gross realized gains 16 4 44 21 Gross realized losses 1 1 11 3 NOTE 7. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Continued) The present fair values and gross unrealized losses for cash equivalents and marketable securities accounted for as AFS securities that were in an unrealized loss position, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, were as follows (in millions): December 31, 2020 Less than 1 Year 1 Year or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Company excluding Ford Credit U.S. government $ 181 $ — $ — $ — $ 181 $ — U.S. government agencies 83 — — — 83 — Non-U.S. government and agencies 164 — 10 — 174 — Corporate debt 1,538 (1) 9 — 1,547 (1) Other marketable securities 23 — 13 — 36 — Total $ 1,989 $ (1) $ 32 $ — $ 2,021 $ (1) September 30, 2021 Less than 1 Year 1 Year or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Company excluding Ford Credit U.S. government $ 815 $ (2) $ — $ — $ 815 $ (2) U.S. government agencies 1,083 (7) 15 — 1,098 (7) Non-U.S. government and agencies 1,251 (7) 29 — 1,280 (7) Corporate debt 1,848 (4) 68 (1) 1,916 (5) Other marketable securities 88 — 6 — 94 — Total $ 5,085 $ (20) $ 118 $ (1) $ 5,203 $ (21) We determine credit losses on AFS debt securities using the specific identification method. During the first nine months of 2021, we did not recognize any credit loss. The unrealized losses on securities are due to changes in interest rates and market liquidity. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows, were as follows (in millions): December 31, September 30, Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,243 $ 27,429 Restricted cash (a) 692 195 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 25,935 $ 27,624 __________ (a) Included in Other assets in the non-current assets section of our consolidated balance sheets.

Ford Credit Finance Receivables

Ford Credit Finance Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]
FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES	FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES Ford Credit manages finance receivables as “consumer” and “non-consumer” portfolios. The receivables are generally secured by the vehicles, inventory, or other property being financed. Finance receivables 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. For all finance receivables, Ford Credit defines “past due” as any payment, including principal and interest, that is at least 31 days past the contractual due date. Ford Credit finance receivables, net were as follows (in millions): December 31, September 30, Consumer Retail installment contracts, gross $ 73,631 $ 68,289 Finance leases, gross 8,431 7,644 Retail financing, gross 82,062 75,933 Unearned interest supplements (3,987) (3,086) Consumer finance receivables 78,075 72,847 Non-Consumer Dealer financing 20,908 11,576 Non-Consumer finance receivables 20,908 11,576 Total recorded investment $ 98,983 $ 84,423 Recorded investment in finance receivables $ 98,983 $ 84,423 Allowance for credit losses (1,305) (984) Total finance receivables, net $ 97,678 $ 83,439 Current portion $ 42,401 $ 32,600 Non-current portion 55,277 50,839 Total finance receivables, net $ 97,678 $ 83,439 Net finance receivables subject to fair value (a) $ 89,651 $ 76,140 Fair value (b) 91,238 77,520 __________ (a) Net finance receivables subject to fair value exclude finance leases. (b) The fair value of finance receivables is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Ford Credit’s finance leases are comprised of sales-type and direct financing leases. Financing revenue from finance leases for the third quarter of 2020 and 2021 was $96 million and $86 million, respectively, and for the first nine months of 2020 and 2021 was $268 million and $264 million, respectively, and is included in Ford Credit revenues on our consolidated income statements. At December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, accrued interest was $181 million and $125 million, respectively, which we report in Other assets in the current assets section of our consolidated balance sheets. Included in the recorded investment in finance receivables at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, were consumer receivables of $43.7 billion and $37.3 billion, respectively, and non-consumer receivables of $16.4 billion and $12.3 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. NOTE 8. FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued) Credit Quality Consumer Portfolio. Credit quality ratings for consumer receivables are based on Ford Credit’s aging analysis. 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; and • 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 less costs to sell. The credit quality analysis of consumer receivables at December 31, 2020 was as follows (in millions): Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year Prior to 2016 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total Percent Consumer 31 - 60 days past due $ 45 $ 62 $ 103 $ 162 $ 166 $ 143 $ 681 0.9 % 61 - 120 days past due 7 12 24 44 45 31 163 0.2 Greater than 120 days past due 11 6 7 8 7 2 41 — Total past due 63 80 134 214 218 176 885 1.1 Current 782 2,518 6,648 13,704 20,822 32,716 77,190 98.9 Total $ 845 $ 2,598 $ 6,782 $ 13,918 $ 21,040 $ 32,892 $ 78,075 100.0 % The credit quality analysis of consumer receivables at September 30, 2021 was as follows (in millions): Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year Prior to 2017 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total Percent Consumer 31 - 60 days past due $ 44 $ 54 $ 94 $ 114 $ 157 $ 50 $ 513 0.7 % 61 - 120 days past due 7 12 21 28 34 14 116 0.2 Greater than 120 days past due 12 7 8 10 9 — 46 — Total past due 63 73 123 152 200 64 675 0.9 Current 1,195 3,450 8,102 14,538 25,340 19,547 72,172 99.1 Total $ 1,258 $ 3,523 $ 8,225 $ 14,690 $ 25,540 $ 19,611 $ 72,847 100.0 % Non-Consumer Portfolio. The credit quality of dealer financing receivables is evaluated based on Ford Credit’s internal dealer risk rating analysis. Ford Credit uses 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 are considered most significant in predicting a dealer’s ability to meet its financial obligations. Ford Credit also considers numerous other financial and qualitative factors of the dealer’s operations, including capitalization and leverage, liquidity and cash flow, profitability, and credit history with Ford Credit 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; and • Group IV – poor financial metrics, including dealers classified as uncollectible. NOTE 8. FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued) The credit quality analysis of dealer financing receivables at December 31, 2020 was as follows (in millions): Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year Wholesale Loans Dealer Loans Prior to 2016 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total Total Percent Group I $ 503 $ 129 $ 110 $ 188 $ 70 $ 248 $ 1,248 $ 13,160 $ 14,408 68.9 % Group II 38 20 11 35 3 87 194 4,680 4,874 23.3 Group III 9 — 3 19 3 35 69 1,464 1,533 7.3 Group IV 2 — — — 2 6 10 83 93 0.5 Total (a) $ 552 $ 149 $ 124 $ 242 $ 78 $ 376 $ 1,521 $ 19,387 $ 20,908 100.0 % __________ (a) Total past due dealer financing receivables at December 31, 2020 were $99 million. The credit quality analysis of dealer financing receivables at September 30, 2021 was as follows (in millions): Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year Wholesale Loans Dealer Loans Prior to 2017 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total Total Percent Group I $ 464 $ 91 $ 173 $ 46 $ 111 $ 260 $ 1,145 $ 6,650 $ 7,795 67.3 % Group II 12 5 25 2 6 70 120 2,888 3,008 26.0 Group III 10 — 1 — 1 24 36 676 712 6.2 Group IV — — 4 — — 5 9 52 61 0.5 Total (a) $ 486 $ 96 $ 203 $ 48 $ 118 $ 359 $ 1,310 $ 10,266 $ 11,576 100.0 % __________ (a) Total past due dealer financing receivables at September 30, 2021 were $64 million. Non-Accrual of Revenue. The accrual of financing revenue is discontinued at the time a receivable is determined to be uncollectible or when it is 90 days past due. 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. Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”). A restructuring of debt constitutes a TDR if a concession is granted to a debtor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties that Ford Credit 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. Ford Credit does not grant concessions on the principal balance of the 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. Allowance for Credit Losses The allowance for credit losses represents an estimate of the lifetime expected credit losses inherent in finance receivables as of the balance sheet date. Adjustments to the allowance for credit losses are made by recording charges to Ford Credit interest, operating, and other expenses on our consolidated income statements. The uncollectible portion of a finance receivable is charged to the allowance for credit losses at the earlier of when an account is deemed to be uncollectible or when an account is 120 days delinquent, taking into consideration the financial condition of the customer or borrower, the value of the collateral, recourse to guarantors, and other factors . NOTE 8. FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued) Charge-offs on finance receivables include uncollected amounts related to principal, interest, late fees, and other allowable charges. Recoveries on finance receivables previously charged off as uncollectible are credited to the allowance for credit losses. In the event Ford Credit repossesses the collateral, the receivable is charged off and the collateral is recorded at its estimated fair value less costs to sell and reported in Other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. An analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to finance receivables for the periods ended September 30 was as follows (in millions): Third Quarter 2020 First Nine Months 2020 Consumer Non-Consumer Total Consumer Non-Consumer Total Allowance for credit losses Beginning balance $ 1,211 $ 74 $ 1,285 $ 496 $ 17 $ 513 Adoption of ASU 2016-13 (a) — — — 247 5 252 Charge-offs (104) (5) (109) (329) (6) (335) Recoveries 41 2 43 117 5 122 Increase/(Decrease) in provision for credit losses 95 (9) 86 723 42 765 Other (b) 8 1 9 (3) — (3) Ending balance $ 1,251 $ 63 $ 1,314 $ 1,251 $ 63 $ 1,314 Third Quarter 2021 First Nine Months 2021 Consumer Non-Consumer Total Consumer Non-Consumer Total Allowance for credit losses Beginning balance $ 1,022 $ 39 $ 1,061 $ 1,245 $ 60 $ 1,305 Charge-offs (58) (2) (60) (210) (5) (215) Recoveries 50 1 51 158 6 164 Increase/(Decrease) in provision for credit losses (58) (1) (59) (242) (23) (265) Other (b) (9) — (9) (4) (1) (5) Ending balance $ 947 $ 37 $ 984 $ 947 $ 37 $ 984 __________ (a) Cumulative pre-tax adjustments related to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, Credit Losses - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, were recorded in retained earnings as of January 1, 2020. (b) Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments. The allowance for credit losses considers economic conditions attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. The allowance reflects economic uncertainty and an expectation of continued higher unemployment, which increases the probability of default and loss given default rates used in Ford Credit’s estimate of the lifetime expected credit losses for its consumer portfolio, especially in the United States. During the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, the allowance for credit losses decreased $77 million and $321 million, respectively, primarily reflecting improvement in the economic outlook that caused Ford Credit to lower its expectation of lifetime losses attributable to macroeconomic assumptions driven by COVID-19. Although net charge-offs remained low in the third quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2021, due in part to government stimulus, changes in consumer spending behavior, and high vehicle collateral values, the impact of COVID-19 on future credit losses remains uncertain. Ford Credit will continue to monitor economic trends and conditions and portfolio performance and will adjust the reserve accordingly.

Inventories (Notes)

Inventories (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	INVENTORIES Inventories were as follows (in millions): December 31, September 30, Raw materials, work-in-process, and supplies $ 4,676 $ 5,919 Finished products 6,132 7,589 Total inventories $ 10,808 $ 13,508

Other Investments (Notes)

Other Investments (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Other Investments [Abstract]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure	OTHER INVESTMENTS We have investments in entities not accounted for under the equity method for which fair values are not readily available. We record these investments at cost (less impairment, if any), adjusted for observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. We report the carrying value of these investments in Other assets in the non-current assets section of our consolidated balance sheets. These investments were $1.7 billion and $2.9 billion at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively. The increase from December 31, 2020 primarily reflects an observable event of $902 million (measured using an option pricing model) for our investment in Rivian, reported in Other income/(loss), net on our consolidated income statements. The cumulative net unrealized gain from adjustments related to Other Investments held at September 30, 2021 is $1.2 billion. In July 2021, we purchased $415 million of Rivian’s unsecured senior convertible notes, which is reported in Other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill (Notes)

Goodwill (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	GOODWILL The net carrying amount of goodwill was $258 million and $695 million at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively, and is reported in Other assets in the non-current assets section of our consolidated balance sheets. The increase from December 31, 2020 primarily reflects the acquisitions of Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH in March 2021 and Electriphi, Inc. in June 2021 (see Note 17).

Other Liabilities and Deferred

Other Liabilities and Deferred Revenue (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUE	OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUE Other liabilities and deferred revenue were as follows (in millions): December 31, September 30, Current Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims $ 12,702 $ 8,132 Deferred revenue 2,161 2,484 Employee benefit plans 1,752 1,587 Accrued interest 1,215 1,098 OPEB (a) 339 339 Pension (a) 193 192 Operating lease liabilities 323 335 Other 4,960 4,620 Total current other liabilities and deferred revenue $ 23,645 $ 18,787 Non-current Pension (a) $ 10,738 $ 9,894 OPEB (a) 6,236 6,116 Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims 3,072 4,368 Deferred revenue 4,559 4,675 Operating lease liabilities 991 966 Employee benefit plans 1,074 1,073 Other 1,709 1,716 Total non-current other liabilities and deferred revenue $ 28,379 $ 28,808 __________ (a) Balances at September 30, 2021 reflect pension and OPEB liabilities at December 31, 2020, updated for: service and interest cost; expected return on assets; curtailments, settlements, and associated interim remeasurement (where applicable); separation expense; actual benefit payments; and cash contributions. For plans without interim remeasurement, the discount rate and rate of expected return assumptions are unchanged from year-end 2020. Included in Other assets are pension assets of $4.3 billion and $5.9 billion at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

Retirement Benefits (Notes)

Retirement Benefits (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
RETIREMENT BENEFITS	RETIREMENT BENEFITS Defined Benefit Plans - Expense The pre-tax net periodic benefit cost/(income) for our defined benefit pension and OPEB plans for the periods ended September 30 were as follows (in millions): Third Quarter Pension Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Worldwide OPEB 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 Service cost $ 130 $ 131 $ 135 $ 140 $ 12 $ 12 Interest cost 322 232 130 107 43 31 Expected return on assets (699) (681) (272) (283) — — Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) 1 1 8 5 (4) (3) Net remeasurement (gain)/loss (1) (40) 55 — — — Separation programs/other — 10 66 23 (1) 1 Settlements and curtailments 1 7 74 — — — Net periodic benefit cost/(income) $ (246) $ (340) $ 196 $ (8) $ 50 $ 41 First Nine Months Pension Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Worldwide OPEB 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 Service cost $ 390 $ 396 $ 393 $ 423 $ 35 $ 36 Interest cost 968 694 393 315 127 95 Expected return on assets (2,097) (2,047) (793) (852) — — Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) 3 2 25 17 (12) (9) Net remeasurement (gain)/loss 3 201 (177) (565) 58 — Separation programs/other 13 15 123 107 (1) 1 Settlements and curtailments 5 56 92 — (2) — Net periodic benefit cost/(income) $ (715) $ (683) $ 56 $ (555) $ 205 $ 123 The service cost component is included in Cost of sales and Selling, administrative, and other expenses . Other components of net periodic benefit cost/(income) are included in Other income/(loss), net on our consolidated income statements. In the third quarter of 2020 and 2021, we recognized $92 million and $22 million, respectively, of expenses related to ongoing global redesign programs. In the first nine months of 2020 and 2021, we recognized $167 million and $106 million, respectively, of expenses related to ongoing global redesign programs. Until our global redesign actions are completed, we anticipate further adjustments to our plans in subsequent periods. Pension Plan Contributions During 2021, we expect to contribute about $800 million of cash to our global funded pension plans. We also expect to make about $390 million of benefit payments to participants in unfunded plans. In the first nine months of 2021, we contributed $602 million to our worldwide funded pension plans and made $290 million of benefit payments to participants in unfunded plans.

Debt (Notes)

Debt (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT	DEBT The carrying value of Company debt excluding Ford Credit and Ford Credit debt was as follows (in millions): December 31, September 30, Company excluding Ford Credit Debt payable within one year Short-term $ 613 $ 332 Long-term payable within one year Public unsecured debt securities 180 86 U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (“DOE ATVM”) Incentive Program 148 1,101 Other debt 434 328 Unamortized (discount)/premium (1) 2 Total debt payable within one year 1,374 1,849 Long-term debt payable after one year Public unsecured debt securities 18,877 18,792 Convertible notes — 2,300 Delayed draw term loan 1,500 1,500 DOE ATVM Incentive Program 1,064 — U.K. Export Finance Program 854 841 Other debt 768 756 Unamortized (discount)/premium (242) (220) Unamortized issuance costs (188) (202) Total long-term debt payable after one year 22,633 23,767 Total Company excluding Ford Credit $ 24,007 $ 25,616 Fair value of Company debt excluding Ford Credit (a) $ 27,794 $ 29,911 Ford Credit Debt payable within one year Short-term $ 11,429 $ 13,056 Long-term payable within one year Unsecured debt 17,185 13,229 Asset-backed debt 21,345 19,187 Unamortized (discount)/premium 2 1 Unamortized issuance costs (17) (15) Fair value adjustments (b) 25 16 Total debt payable within one year 49,969 45,474 Long-term debt payable after one year Unsecured debt 54,197 47,396 Asset-backed debt 32,276 25,542 Unamortized (discount)/premium 28 29 Unamortized issuance costs (235) (212) Fair value adjustments (b) 1,442 727 Total long-term debt payable after one year 87,708 73,482 Total Ford Credit $ 137,677 $ 118,956 Fair value of Ford Credit debt (a) $ 139,796 $ 121,369 __________ (a) At December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, the fair value of debt includes $529 million and $126 million of Company excluding Ford Credit short-term debt and $10.4 billion and $12.7 billion of Ford Credit short-term debt, respectively, carried at cost, which approximates fair value. All other debt is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (b) These adjustments are related to hedging activity and include discontinued hedging relationship adjustments of $299 million and $220 million at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively. The carrying value of hedged debt was $45.5 billion and $38.0 billion at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively. NOTE 14. DEBT (Continued) In March 2021, we issued $2.3 billion aggregate principal amount of 0% unsecured Convertible Senior Notes due 2026, including $300 million aggregate principal amount of such notes pursuant to the exercise in full of the overallotment option granted to the initial purchasers. The notes will not bear regular interest and the principal amount of the notes will not accrete. The total net proceeds from the offering, after deducting debt issuance costs, were approximately $2.267 billion. Each $1,000 principal amount of the notes will initially be convertible into 57.1886 shares of our Common Stock, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $17.49 per share, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events. The notes are convertible, at the option of the noteholders, on or after December 15, 2025. Prior to December 15, 2025, the notes are convertible only under the following circumstances: • During any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2021 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of our Common Stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price of the notes on each applicable trading day; • During the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the notes for each day of that five consecutive trading day period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Common Stock and the conversion rate of the notes on such trading day; • If we call any or all of the notes for redemption; or • Upon the occurrence of specific corporate events such as a change in control or certain beneficial distributions to common stockholders (as set forth in the indenture governing the notes). Upon conversion, we will pay cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be converted and cash, shares of our Common Stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our Common Stock, at our election for the remainder of our obligation in excess, if any, of the aggregate principal amount of the notes being converted. We may not redeem the notes prior to March 20, 2024. On or after March 20, 2024, we may redeem all or any portion of the notes for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed if the last reported sale price of our Common Stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period. If we undergo a fundamental change (e.g., change of control), subject to certain conditions, holders of the notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes. In addition, if specific corporate events occur prior to the maturity date or if we issue a notice of redemption, we will increase the conversion rate by pre-defined amounts for holders who elect to convert their notes in connection with such a corporate event. During the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, the conditions allowing holders of the notes to convert were not met. The notes were issued at par and fees associated with the issuance of these notes are amortized to Interest expense on Company debt excluding Ford Credit over the contractual term of the notes. During the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, amortization of issuance costs were $2 million and $4 million, respectively. The effective interest rate of the notes is 0.3%. The total estimated fair value of the notes as of September 30, 2021 was approximately $2.5 billion. The fair value was determined using commonly employed valuation methodologies applying observable market inputs and is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The notes did not have an impact on our third quarter or first nine months of 2021 diluted EPS as the average market price of our Common Stock during the reporting period did not exceed the conversion price of the notes.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
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 derivative 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, reported in income for the periods ended September 30 were as follows (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months Cash flow hedges 2020 2021 2020 2021 Reclassified from AOCI to Cost of sales Foreign currency exchange contracts (a) $ 6 $ (161) $ (68) $ (349) Commodity contracts (b) (22) 50 (50) 78 Fair value hedges Interest rate contracts Net interest settlements and accruals on hedging instruments 94 98 190 299 Fair value changes on hedging instruments (103) (142) 1,119 (680) Fair value changes on hedged debt 96 135 (1,095) 638 Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts Net interest settlements and accruals on hedging instruments (1) (2) (1) (6) Fair value changes on hedging instruments (10) (28) (10) (67) Fair value changes on hedged debt 6 25 6 58 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign currency exchange contracts (c) (349) 123 (37) 209 Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts 210 (194) 213 (390) Interest rate contracts (4) — (90) (25) Commodity contracts 19 25 (12) 153 Total $ (58) $ (71) $ 165 $ (82) __________ (a) For the third quarter and first nine months of 2020, a $132 million loss and a $684 million gain, respectively, were reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax . For the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, a $225 million gain and a $346 million loss, respectively, were reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax . (b) For the third quarter and first nine months of 2020, a $36 million gain and a $48 million loss, respectively, were reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax . For the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, a $114 million gain and a $294 million gain, respectively, were reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax . (c) For the third quarter and first nine months of 2020, a $242 million loss and a $97 million loss, respectively, were reported in Cost of sales , and a $107 million loss and a $60 million gain, respectively, were reported in Other income/(loss), net . For the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, a $44 million gain and a $122 million gain, respectively, were reported in Cost of sales , and a $79 million gain and an $87 million gain, respectively, were reported in Other income/(loss), net . NOTE 15. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued) Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative assets and liabilities are reported on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value and are presented on a gross basis. The notional amounts of the derivative instruments do not necessarily represent amounts exchanged by the parties and are not a direct measure of our financial exposure. We also enter into master agreements with counterparties that may allow for netting of exposures in the event of default or breach of the counterparty agreement. Collateral represents cash received or paid under reciprocal arrangements that we have entered into with our derivative counterparties, which we do not use to offset our derivative assets and liabilities. The fair value of our derivative instruments and the associated notional amounts were as follows (in millions): December 31, 2020 September 30, 2021 Notional Fair Value of Fair Value of Notional Fair Value of Fair Value of Cash flow hedges Foreign currency exchange contracts $ 15,860 $ 47 $ 383 $ 11,540 $ 71 $ 317 Commodity contracts 703 40 5 833 230 — Fair value hedges Interest rate contracts 26,924 1,331 4 26,007 853 150 Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts 885 46 — 885 — 29 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign currency exchange contracts 25,956 172 399 24,412 252 281 Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts 6,849 557 1 6,547 181 39 Interest rate contracts 70,318 663 439 52,018 316 183 Commodity contracts 599 74 4 1,015 102 20 Total derivative financial instruments, gross (a) (b) $ 148,094 $ 2,930 $ 1,235 $ 123,257 $ 2,005 $ 1,019 Current portion $ 974 $ 859 $ 1,046 $ 594 Non-current portion 1,956 376 959 425 Total derivative financial instruments, gross $ 2,930 $ 1,235 $ 2,005 $ 1,019 __________ (a) At December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, we held collateral of $9 million, and we posted collateral of $96 million and $73 million, respectively. (b) At December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, the fair value of assets and liabilities available for counterparty netting was $505 million and $610 million, respectively .

Employee Separation Actions and

Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [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. Costs associated with benefits that are contingent on the employee continuing to provide service are accrued over the required service period. Company Excluding Ford Credit Global Redesign As previously announced, we are executing a global redesign of our business. Redesign-related activities, including employee separation costs, facility and other asset-related charges (e.g., impairment, accelerated depreciation), dealer and supplier payments, other statutory and contractual obligations, and other expenses, are recorded in Cost of sales and Selling, administrative, and other expenses . Below are actions we have initiated as part of the redesign. Brazil. In February 2019, Ford Motor Company Brasil Ltda. (“Ford Brazil”), our subsidiary in Brazil, committed to a plan to exit the commercial heavy truck business in South America. As a result, Ford Brazil ceased production at the São Bernardo do Campo plant in Brazil during 2019. Ford Brazil completed a sale of the plant machinery and equipment in the third quarter of 2020 and the land and buildings in the fourth quarter of 2020. In December 2020, Ford Brazil committed to a plan to exit manufacturing operations in Brazil, which will result in the closure of facilities in Camaçari, Taubaté, and Troller in 2021. Operations supporting new vehicle production ceased at Camaçari and Taubaté in January 2021; limited service parts production to build inventories for aftermarket sales ceased in the second quarter of 2021. The Troller plant will cease operations in the fourth quarter of 2021. These actions will not result in Ford Brazil being substantially liquidated, as it will continue with imported vehicle sales and customer support operations, and maintain the product development center in Bahia, the proving grounds in Tatuí, São Paulo, and the regional headquarters in São Paulo. Russia. In March 2019, Ford Sollers Netherlands B.V. (“Ford Sollers”), a joint venture between Ford and Sollers PJSC (“Sollers”) in which Ford had control, announced its plan to restructure its business in Russia to focus exclusively on commercial vehicles and to exit the passenger car segment. As a result of these actions, Ford acquired 100% ownership of Ford Sollers and ceased production at the Naberezhnye Chelny and St. Petersburg vehicle assembly plants and the Elabuga engine plant during the second quarter of 2019. Subsequent to completion of the restructuring actions, in July 2019, Ford sold a 51% controlling interest in the restructured entity to Sollers, which resulted in deconsolidation of the Ford Sollers subsidiary. Our continued involvement in Ford Sollers is accounted for as an equity method investment. In the fourth quarter of 2020, we also completed a sale of certain manufacturing assets. United Kingdom. In June 2019, Ford Motor Company Limited (“Ford of Britain”), a subsidiary of Ford, announced its plan to exit the Ford Bridgend plant in South Wales in 2020. Ford of Britain ceased production at the Bridgend plant and the facility was closed in September 2020. India. In the third quarter of 2019, Ford committed to a plan to sell specific net assets in our India Automotive operations as part of a plan to establish a joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (“Mahindra”). In December 2020, Ford and Mahindra mutually determined that we would not complete the joint venture. Subsequently, in September 2021, Ford India Private Limited (“Ford India”), our subsidiary in India, announced its plans to exit the engine and vehicle manufacturing operations at its facilities in Chennai and its vehicle manufacturing operation at its facility in Sanand. Ford India plans to cease vehicle manufacturing in Sanand in fourth quarter 2021 and engine and vehicle manufacturing in Chennai by second quarter 2022. These actions will not result in Ford India being substantially liquidated, as it will continue with its powertrain operations at its engine plant in Sanand to support certain products, including those manufactured by our affiliate in Thailand, and it will continue its imported vehicle sales and customer support operations. NOTE 16. EMPLOYEE SEPARATION ACTIONS AND EXIT AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (Continued) Other Global Redesign Actions. In 2018, we announced our plan to end production at the Ford Aquitaine Industries plant in Bordeaux, France. We ceased production and closed the facility in July 2019. In March 2019, we announced our plan to phase-out the production of the C-Max at the Saarlouis Body and Assembly Plant in Germany. We ceased production of the C-Max in June 2019. In March 2021, we announced our plan to phase-out the production of the Mondeo at the Valencia Plant in Spain. In addition, we are continuing to reduce our global workforce and take other restructuring actions. The following table summarizes the redesign-related activities for the periods ended September 30, which are recorded in Other liabilities and deferred revenue (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months 2020 2021 2020 2021 Beginning balance $ 524 $ 839 $ 734 $ 1,732 Changes in accruals (a) 109 506 203 875 Payments (105) (294) (376) (1,551) Foreign currency translation 11 (51) (22) (56) Ending balance $ 539 $ 1,000 $ 539 $ 1,000 __________ (a) Excludes pension costs of $92 million and $22 million in the third quarter of 2020 and 2021, respectively, and $167 million and $106 million in the first nine months of 2020 and 2021, respectively. We also recorded $64 million and $202 million in the third quarter of 2020 and 2021, respectively, and $114 million and $590 million in the first nine months of 2020 and 2021, respectively, for accelerated depreciation and other non-cash items. We estimate that we will incur about $2 billion of total charges in 2021 related to the actions above, primarily attributable to employee separations, accelerated depreciation, and dealer and supplier settlements. We continue to review our global businesses and may take additional restructuring actions in markets where a path to sustained profitability is not feasible when considering the capital allocation required for those markets. Other Actions United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (“UAW”) Voluntary Separation Packages. As agreed in the collective bargaining agreement ratified in November 2019, during the first quarter of 2020, we offered voluntary separation packages to our UAW hourly workforce who were eligible for normal or early retirement, and recorded associated costs of $201 million in Cost of sales . All separations occurred during 2020. Ford Credit In June 2021, Ford Credit announced the plan of its subsidiaries in Brazil and Argentina to cease originating receivables by the end of 2021 and begin the process of selling or otherwise winding down their operations in those markets. We recorded approximately $11 million related to employee separation costs in Ford Credit interest, operating, and other expenses , the majority of which will be paid in 2021. Accumulated foreign currency translation losses included in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

Acquisitions and Divestitures (

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES Company Excluding Ford Credit Electriphi, Inc. (“Electriphi”). On June 18, 2021, we acquired Electriphi, a California-based provider of charging management and fleet monitoring software for electric vehicles. Assets acquired primarily include goodwill, reported in Other assets (see Note 11), and software, reported in Net property . The acquisition did not have a material impact on our financial statements. Ford Lio Ho Motor Co., Ltd. (“FLH”). On April 1, 2021, we completed the sale of our controlling financial interest in FLH and its wholly owned subsidiary FLH Marketing & Service Limited, which resulted in deconsolidation of our Ford Taiwan subsidiary in the second quarter of 2021. FLH will continue to import, manufacture, and sell Ford-branded vehicles through at least 2025. We recognized a pre-tax gain of $161 million, which was reported in Other income/(loss), net in the second quarter of 2021. Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH (“GFT”). Prior to March 2021, Ford and Magna International Inc. (“Magna”) equally owned and operated the GFT joint venture for the purpose of developing, manufacturing, and selling transmissions. We accounted for our investment in GFT as an equity method investment. During the first quarter of 2021 and prior to our acquisition, GFT recorded restructuring charges, of which our share was $40 million. These charges are included in Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies . On March 1, 2021, we acquired Magna’s shares in the restructured GFT. The purchase price, which is subject to post-closing revisions, presently is estimated at $272 million. We expect that the purchase price revisions will be finalized by the first quarter of 2022. The restructured GFT includes the Halewood, UK and Cologne, Germany transmission plants, but excludes the Bordeaux, France transmission plant and China interests acquired by Magna. We concluded with Magna that these businesses would be better served under separate ownership. The Sanand, India transmission plant will continue under joint Ford/Magna ownership. As a result of the transaction, we consolidated the restructured GFT, remeasured our prior investment in GFT at its $272 million fair value, and recognized a pre-tax gain of $182 million in Other income/(loss), net during 2021. We estimated the fair value of GFT in negotiations with Magna based on the income approach. The significant assumptions used in the valuation included GFT’s cash flows that reflect the approved business plan, discounted at a rate typically used for a company like GFT. See Note 11 for information about goodwill recognized as part of this transaction. Argo AI, LLC (“Argo AI”) . On June 1, 2020, we completed a transaction with Volkswagen AG (“VW”) that reduced our ownership interest in the autonomous vehicle technology company Argo AI and resulted in Ford and VW holding equal interests that comprised a majority ownership of Argo AI. The transaction involved us selling a portion of our Argo AI equity to VW for $500 million and VW making additional investments in Argo AI, including contributing its Autonomous Intelligent Driving company. As a result of the transaction, we deconsolidated Argo AI, remeasured our retained investment in Argo AI at fair value, and recognized a $3.5 billion pre-tax gain in Other income/(loss), net, of which $2.9 billion related to our retained investment in Argo AI. Our retained investment in Argo AI consists of an equity method investment and a preferred equity security investment, reflected on our consolidated balance sheets in Equity in net assets of affiliated companies and Other assets , respectively. Ford Credit In the first quarter of 2020, Ford Credit completed the sale of its wholly-owned subsidiary Forso Nordic AB, recognizing a pre-tax loss of $4 million, reported in Other income/(loss), net , and cash proceeds of $1.3 billion.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) The changes in the balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company for the periods ended September 30 were as follows (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months 2020 2021 2020 2021 Foreign currency translation Beginning balance $ (6,181) $ (5,249) $ (4,626) $ (5,526) Gains/(Losses) on foreign currency translation (126) (236) (1,673) 112 Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (a) (60) 66 (83) 133 Net gains/(losses) on foreign currency translation (66) (302) (1,590) (21) (Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (b) (3) — (34) (4) Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (c) (69) (302) (1,624) (25) Ending balance $ (6,250) $ (5,551) $ (6,250) $ (5,551) Marketable securities Beginning balance $ 184 $ 81 $ 71 $ 156 Gains/(Losses) on available for sale securities (8) (26) 157 (112) Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (2) (6) 36 (28) Net gains/(losses) on available for sale securities (6) (20) 121 (84) (Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (15) (3) (33) (18) Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (4) — (8) (4) Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (11) (3) (25) (14) Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (17) (23) 96 (98) Ending balance $ 167 $ 58 $ 167 $ 58 Derivative instruments Beginning balance $ 180 $ (455) $ (488) $ (266) Gains/(Losses) on derivative instruments (96) 339 636 (52) Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (15) 85 135 8 Net gains/(losses) on derivative instruments (81) 254 501 (60) (Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income 16 111 118 271 Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) 6 22 22 57 Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (d) 10 89 96 214 Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (71) 343 597 154 Ending balance $ 109 $ (112) $ 109 $ (112) Pension and other postretirement benefits Beginning balance $ (2,654) $ (2,645) $ (2,685) $ (2,658) Amortization and recognition of prior service costs/(credits) 29 4 55 24 Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) 6 4 10 8 Net prior service costs/(credits) reclassified from AOCI to net income 23 — 45 16 Translation impact on non-U.S. plans (8) 5 1 2 Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax 15 5 46 18 Ending balance $ (2,639) $ (2,640) $ (2,639) $ (2,640) Total AOCI ending balance at September 30 $ (8,613) $ (8,245) $ (8,613) $ (8,245) __________ (a) We do not recognize deferred taxes for a majority of the foreign currency translation gains and losses because we do not anticipate reversal in the foreseeable future. However, we have made elections to tax certain non-U.S. operations simultaneously in U.S. tax returns, and have recorded deferred taxes for temporary differences that will reverse, independent of repatriation plans, on U.S. tax returns. Taxes or tax benefits resulting from foreign currency translation of the temporary differences are recorded in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax . (b) Reclassified to Other income/(loss), net. (c) In 2021, the first nine months excludes a gain of $2 million related to noncontrolling interests. (d) Reclassified to Cost of sales . During the next twelve months, we expect to reclassify existing net losses on cash flow hedges of $34 million (see Note 15).

Variable Interest Entities (Not

Variable Interest Entities (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure	VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIESCertain of our affiliates are variable interest entities in which we are not the primary beneficiary. Our maximum exposure to any potential losses associated with these affiliates is limited to our investments and loans and was $3 billion and $2.9 billion at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
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 and field service actions. Guarantees and Indemnifications Financial Guarantees. Financial guarantees and indemnifications are recorded at fair value at their inception. Subsequent to initial recognition, the guarantee liability is adjusted at each reporting period to reflect the current estimate of expected payments resulting from possible default events over the remaining life of the guarantee. The maximum potential payments for financial guarantees were $346 million and $355 million at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively. The carrying value of recorded liabilities related to financial guarantees was $46 million and $23 million at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively. Our financial guarantees consist of 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. Non-Financial Guarantees. Non-financial 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 a guarantee or indemnity, the amount of probable payment is recorded. The maximum potential payments for non-financial guarantees were $245 million and $556 million at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively. The carrying value of recorded liabilities related to non-financial guarantees was $48 million and $74 million at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively. Included in the $556 million of maximum potential payments at September 30, 2021 are guarantees for the resale value of vehicles sold in certain arrangements to daily rental companies. The maximum potential payment of $548 million as of September 30, 2021 represents the total proceeds we guarantee the rental company will receive on resale. Reflecting our present estimate of proceeds the rental companies will receive on resale from third parties, we have recorded $74 million as our best estimate of the amount we will have to pay under the guarantee. 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 contract claim brought by a counterparty, including a joint venture or alliance partner, or 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. NOTE 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued) 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. 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 a bout $1.7 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. NOTE 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued) Warranty and Field Service Actions We accrue the estimated cost of both base warranty coverages and field service actions at the time of sale. We establish our estimate of base warranty 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 establish our estimates of field service action obligations using a patterned estimation model, using historical information regarding the nature, frequency, severity, and average cost of claims for each model year. In addition, from time to time, we issue extended warranties at our expense, the estimated cost of which is accrued at the time of issuance. Warranty and field service action obligations are reported in Other liabilities and deferred revenue . We reevaluate the adequacy of our accruals on a regular basis. We recognize the benefit from a recovery of the costs associated with our warranty and field service actions when specifics of the recovery have been agreed with our supplier and the amount of recovery is virtually certain. Recoveries are reported in Trade and other receivables, net and Other assets. The estimate of our future warranty and field service action costs, net of estimated supplier recoveries, for the periods ended September 30 was as follows (in millions): First Nine Months 2020 2021 Beginning balance $ 5,702 $ 8,172 Payments made during the period (2,913) (3,109) Changes in accrual related to warranties issued during the period 2,419 2,819 Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties 1,451 44 Foreign currency translation and other (75) (77) Ending balance $ 6,584 $ 7,849 Changes to our estimated costs are reported as changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties in the table above. Our estimate of reasonably possible costs in excess of our accruals for material field service actions and customer satisfaction actions is a range of up to about $900 million in the aggregate.

Segment Information (Notes)

Segment Information (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	SEGMENT INFORMATION We report segment information consistent with the way our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) evaluates the operating results and performance of the Company. Accordingly, we analyze the results of our business through the following segments: Automotive, Mobility, and Ford Credit. Effective January 1, 2021, consistent with how our CODM assesses performance of the segments and makes decisions about resource allocations, we changed the measurement of our segments as follows: (i) costs and benefits related to enterprise connectivity activities included in the Mobility segment are now reported in the Automotive segment; (ii) certain corporate governance expenses that benefit the global enterprise reported in the Automotive segment are now reported as part of Corporate Other; and (iii) cash and other centrally managed corporate assets reported in the Automotive segment were realigned to Corporate Other. In addition, we realigned tax-related assets within our segments to reflect our adoption of ASU 2019-12 as of January 1, 2021 (see Note 2). Prior period amounts were adjusted retrospectively to reflect these changes. Below is a description of our reportable segments and other activities. Automotive Segment The Automotive segment primarily includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories worldwide, together with the associated costs to develop, manufacture, distribute, and service the vehicles, parts, and accessories. This segment includes revenues and costs related to our electrification vehicle programs and enterprise connectivity. The segment includes the following regional business units: North America, South America, Europe, China (including Taiwan), and the International Markets Group. Mobility Segment The Mobility segment primarily includes development costs for Ford’s autonomous vehicles and related businesses, Ford’s equity ownership in Argo AI (a developer of autonomous driving systems), and other mobility businesses and investments (including Spin, a micro-mobility service provider). Ford Credit Segment The Ford Credit segment is comprised of the Ford Credit business on a consolidated basis, which is primarily vehicle-related financing and leasing activities. Corporate Other Corporate Other primarily includes corporate governance expenses, interest income (excluding interest earned on our extended service contract portfolio that is included in our Automotive segment) and gains and losses from our cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, and other investments, and foreign exchange derivatives gains and losses associated with intercompany lending. Corporate governance expenses are primarily administrative, delivering benefit on behalf of the global enterprise, and are not allocated to specific Automotive business units or operating segments. These include expenses related to setting and directing global policy, providing oversight and stewardship, and promoting the Company’s interests. Corporate Other assets include: cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities; tax related assets; other investments; and other assets managed centrally. Interest on Debt Interest on Debt is presented as a separate reconciling item and consists of interest expense on Company debt excluding Ford Credit. The underlying liability is reported in the Automotive segment and in Corporate Other. NOTE 21. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued) Special Items Special Items are presented as a separate reconciling item. They consist of (i) pension and OPEB remeasurement gains and losses, (ii) significant personnel expenses, dealer-related costs, and facility-related charges stemming from our efforts to match production capacity and cost structure to market demand and changing model mix, and (iii) other items that we do not necessarily consider to be indicative of earnings from ongoing operating activities. Our management ordinarily excludes these items from its review of the results of the operating segments for purposes of measuring segment profitability and allocating resources. We also report these special items separately to help investors track amounts related to these activities and to allow investors analyzing our results to identify certain infrequent significant items that they may wish to exclude when considering the trend of ongoing operating results. Key financial information for the periods ended or at September 30 was as follows (in millions): Automotive Mobility Ford Credit Corporate Interest Special Items Adjustments Total Third Quarter 2020 Revenues $ 34,710 $ 17 $ 2,774 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 37,501 Income/(loss) before income taxes 2,665 (230) 1,123 86 (498) (390) (a) — 2,756 Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies 115 (58) 4 — — (3) — 58 Total assets 62,787 3,482 152,853 42,588 — — (1,767) (b) 259,943 Third Quarter 2021 Revenues $ 33,211 $ 38 $ 2,434 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 35,683 Income/(loss) before income taxes 2,459 (258) 1,077 (285) (439) (669) (a) — 1,885 Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies 188 (63) 9 — — (4) — 130 Total assets 68,291 3,471 135,385 46,695 — — (1,165) (b) 252,677 Automotive Mobility Ford Credit Corporate Interest Special Items Adjustments Total First Nine Months 2020 Revenues $ 82,677 $ 35 $ 8,480 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 91,192 Income/(loss) before income taxes 448 (801) 1,696 (277) (1,175) 2,803 (c) — 2,694 Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies 59 (70) 12 — — (9) — (8) First Nine Months 2021 Revenues $ 90,893 $ 70 $ 7,700 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 98,663 Income/(loss) before income taxes 5,767 (637) 3,662 99 (d) (1,365) (964) (a) — 6,562 Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies 441 (157) 23 1 — (48) — 260 __________ (a) Primarily reflects Global Redesign actions and mark-to-market adjustments for our global pension and OPEB plans. (b) Includes eliminations of intersegment transactions occurring in the ordinary course of business and deferred tax netting. (c) Primarily reflects a $3.5 billion gain on our investment in Argo AI as a result of the transaction with Argo AI and VW (see Note 17), partially offset by Global Redesign actions. (d) Includes the unrealized gain of $902 million related to the Rivian observable event (see Note 10).

Presentation Presentation (Poli

Presentation Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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 also make reference to Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, herein referenced to as Ford Credit. Our consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. We reclassified certain prior year amounts in our consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Our consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. We reclassified certain prior year amounts in our consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.

New Accounting Standards New Ac

New Accounting Standards New Accounting Standards (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2019-12, Income Taxes - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes . Effective January 1, 2021, we adopted the amendments in this ASU to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The amendments clarified that an entity may elect, but is not required, to reflect an allocation of consolidated current and deferred tax expense for non-taxable legal entities that are treated as disregarded by taxing authorities in their separately issued financial statements. With the adoption of the amendments in ASU 2019-12, Ford Credit’s separately issued financial statements no longer reflect an allocation of our consolidated U.S. current and deferred tax expense to it and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries that are treated as disregarded entities for U.S. tax purposes. Adoption of these amendments reduces complexity in accounting for income taxes and better reflects Ford Credit’s external obligations to tax authorities. Following the adoption, in April 2021, we entered into a Second Amended and Restated Tax Sharing Agreement with Ford Credit. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 and the Second Amended and Restated Tax Sharing Agreement had no impact on our consolidated financial position and results of operations. The amendments were adopted on a retrospective basis and are reflected in Ford Credit’s standalone financial statements and disclosures.

Revenue Revenue (Policies)

Revenue Revenue (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue [Policy Text Block]	The amount of consideration we receive and revenue we recognize on our vehicles, parts, and accessories varies with changes in return rights and marketing incentives we offer to our customers and their customers. Estimates of marketing incentives are based on expected retail and fleet sales volumes, mix of products to be sold, and incentive programs to be offered. Customer acceptance of products and programs, as well as other market conditions, will impact these estimates. As a result of changes in our estimate of marketing incentives, we recorded an increase related to revenue recognized in prior periods of $168 million and $110 million in the third quarter of 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Income Taxes (Policies)

Income Taxes (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [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 infrequently occurring items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur. During the third quarter, we recorded a tax benefit of $295 million, resulting from the reduction of valuation allowances recorded on various deferred tax assets. We believe future realization of these assets is now more likely than not as a result of tax planning actions implemented during the quarter.

Ford Credit Finance Receivabl_2

Ford Credit Finance Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Policy for Uncollectible Amounts [Policy Text Block]	Allowance for Credit Losses The allowance for credit losses represents an estimate of the lifetime expected credit losses inherent in finance receivables as of the balance sheet date. Adjustments to the allowance for credit losses are made by recording charges to Ford Credit interest, operating, and other expenses on our consolidated income statements. The uncollectible portion of a finance receivable is charged to the allowance for credit losses at the earlier of when an account is deemed to be uncollectible or when an account is 120 days delinquent, taking into consideration the financial condition of the customer or borrower, the value of the collateral, recourse to guarantors, and other factors . NOTE 8. FORD CREDIT FINANCE RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued) Charge-offs on finance receivables include uncollected amounts related to principal, interest, late fees, and other allowable charges. Recoveries on finance receivables previously charged off as uncollectible are credited to the allowance for credit losses. In the event Ford Credit repossesses the collateral, the receivable is charged off and the collateral is recorded at its estimated fair value less costs to sell and reported in Other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.
Financing Receivable [Policy Text Block]	Ford Credit manages finance receivables as “consumer” and “non-consumer” portfolios. The receivables are generally secured by the vehicles, inventory, or other property being financed. Finance receivables 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. For all finance receivables, Ford Credit defines “past due” as any payment, including principal and interest, that is at least 31 days past the contractual due date.

Other Investments (Policies)

Other Investments (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Other Investments [Abstract]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value	We have investments in entities not accounted for under the equity method for which fair values are not readily available. We record these investments at cost (less impairment, if any), adjusted for observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. We report the carrying value of these investments in Other assets

Retirement Benefits Pension and

Retirement Benefits Pension and Other Postemployment Benefits (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The service cost component is included in Cost of sales and Selling, administrative, and other expenses . Other components of net periodic benefit cost/(income) are included in Other income/(loss), net

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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 derivative 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. Derivative assets and liabilities are reported on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value and are presented on a gross basis. The notional amounts of the derivative instruments do not necessarily represent amounts exchanged by the parties and are not a direct measure of our financial exposure. We also enter into master agreements with counterparties that may allow for netting of exposures in the event of default or breach of the counterparty agreement. Collateral represents cash received or paid under reciprocal arrangements that we have entered into with our derivative counterparties, which we do not use to offset our derivative assets and liabilities.

Employee Separation Actions a_2

Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [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. Costs associated with benefits that are contingent on the employee continuing to provide service are accrued over the required service period.

Commitments and Contingencies C

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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. 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.
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]	Financial Guarantees. Financial guarantees and indemnifications are recorded at fair value at their inception. Subsequent to initial recognition, the guarantee liability is adjusted at each reporting period to reflect the current estimate of expected payments resulting from possible default events over the remaining life of the guarantee. Non-Financial Guarantees. Non-financial 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 a guarantee or indemnity, the amount of probable payment is recorded. Warranty and Field Service Actions We accrue the estimated cost of both base warranty coverages and field service actions at the time of sale. We establish our estimate of base warranty 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 establish our estimates of field service action obligations using a patterned estimation model, using historical information regarding the nature, frequency, severity, and average cost of claims for each model year. In addition, from time to time, we issue extended warranties at our expense, the estimated cost of which is accrued at the time of issuance. Warranty and field service action obligations are reported in Other liabilities and deferred revenue . We reevaluate the adequacy of our accruals on a regular basis. We recognize the benefit from a recovery of the costs associated with our warranty and field service actions when specifics of the recovery have been agreed with our supplier and the amount of recovery is virtually certain. Recoveries are reported in Trade and other receivables, net and Other assets.

Segment Information Segment Inf

Segment Information Segment Information (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	We report segment information consistent with the way our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) evaluates the operating results and performance of the Company. Accordingly, we analyze the results of our business through the following segments: Automotive, Mobility, and Ford Credit. Effective January 1, 2021, consistent with how our CODM assesses performance of the segments and makes decisions about resource allocations, we changed the measurement of our segments as follows: (i) costs and benefits related to enterprise connectivity activities included in the Mobility segment are now reported in the Automotive segment; (ii) certain corporate governance expenses that benefit the global enterprise reported in the Automotive segment are now reported as part of Corporate Other; and (iii) cash and other centrally managed corporate assets reported in the Automotive segment were realigned to Corporate Other. In addition, we realigned tax-related assets within our segments to reflect our adoption of ASU 2019-12 as of January 1, 2021 (see Note 2). Prior period amounts were adjusted retrospectively to reflect these changes. Below is a description of our reportable segments and other activities. Automotive Segment The Automotive segment primarily includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories worldwide, together with the associated costs to develop, manufacture, distribute, and service the vehicles, parts, and accessories. This segment includes revenues and costs related to our electrification vehicle programs and enterprise connectivity. The segment includes the following regional business units: North America, South America, Europe, China (including Taiwan), and the International Markets Group. Mobility Segment The Mobility segment primarily includes development costs for Ford’s autonomous vehicles and related businesses, Ford’s equity ownership in Argo AI (a developer of autonomous driving systems), and other mobility businesses and investments (including Spin, a micro-mobility service provider). Ford Credit Segment The Ford Credit segment is comprised of the Ford Credit business on a consolidated basis, which is primarily vehicle-related financing and leasing activities. Corporate Other Corporate Other primarily includes corporate governance expenses, interest income (excluding interest earned on our extended service contract portfolio that is included in our Automotive segment) and gains and losses from our cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, and other investments, and foreign exchange derivatives gains and losses associated with intercompany lending. Corporate governance expenses are primarily administrative, delivering benefit on behalf of the global enterprise, and are not allocated to specific Automotive business units or operating segments. These include expenses related to setting and directing global policy, providing oversight and stewardship, and promoting the Company’s interests. Corporate Other assets include: cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities; tax related assets; other investments; and other assets managed centrally. Interest on Debt Interest on Debt is presented as a separate reconciling item and consists of interest expense on Company debt excluding Ford Credit. The underlying liability is reported in the Automotive segment and in Corporate Other. NOTE 21. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued) Special Items

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation Of Revenue	The following tables disaggregate our revenue by major source for the periods ended September 30 (in millions): Third Quarter 2020 Company excluding Ford Credit Ford Credit Consolidated Vehicles, parts, and accessories $ 33,005 $ — $ 33,005 Used vehicles 818 — 818 Services and other revenue (a) 814 37 851 Revenues from sales and services 34,637 37 34,674 Leasing income 90 1,407 1,497 Financing income — 1,303 1,303 Insurance income — 27 27 Total revenues $ 34,727 $ 2,774 $ 37,501 Third Quarter 2021 Company excluding Ford Credit Consolidated Vehicles, parts, and accessories $ 32,072 $ — $ 32,072 Used vehicles 450 — 450 Services and other revenue (a) 659 58 717 Revenues from sales and services 33,181 58 33,239 Leasing income 68 1,285 1,353 Financing income — 1,080 1,080 Insurance income — 11 11 Total revenues $ 33,249 $ 2,434 $ 35,683 First Nine Months 2020 Company excluding Ford Credit Consolidated Vehicles, parts, and accessories $ 78,252 $ — $ 78,252 Used vehicles 2,282 — 2,282 Services and other revenue (a) 1,945 122 2,067 Revenues from sales and services 82,479 122 82,601 Leasing income 233 4,267 4,500 Financing income — 3,989 3,989 Insurance income — 102 102 Total revenues $ 82,712 $ 8,480 $ 91,192 First Nine Months 2021 Company excluding Ford Credit Consolidated Vehicles, parts, and accessories $ 86,870 $ — $ 86,870 Used vehicles 1,947 — 1,947 Services and other revenue (a) 1,923 122 2,045 Revenues from sales and services 90,740 122 90,862 Leasing income 223 4,032 4,255 Financing income — 3,497 3,497 Insurance income — 49 49 Total revenues $ 90,963 $ 7,700 $ 98,663 __________ (a) Includes extended service contract revenue.

Other Income_(Loss) (Tables)

Other Income/(Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]	The amounts included in Other income/(loss), net for the periods ended September 30 were as follows (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months 2020 2021 2020 2021 Net periodic pension and OPEB income/(cost), excluding service cost $ 277 $ 590 $ 1,272 $ 1,970 Investment-related interest income 90 60 374 196 Interest income/(expense) on income taxes (4) 3 (15) — Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on cash equivalents, marketable securities, and other investments (Note 10) 297 (7) 312 899 Gains/(Losses) on changes in investments in affiliates (Note 17) 3 22 3,483 354 Royalty income 139 162 322 461 Other 43 22 95 3 Total $ 845 $ 852 $ 5,843 $ 3,883

Capital Stock and Earnings Pe_2

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share were calculated using the following (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months 2020 2021 2020 2021 Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company $ 2,385 $ 1,832 $ 1,509 $ 5,655 Basic and Diluted Shares Basic shares (average shares outstanding) 3,976 3,995 3,971 3,989 Net dilutive options, unvested restricted stock units, and unvested restricted stock shares 29 41 26 38 Diluted shares $ 4,005 $ 4,036 $ 3,997 $ 4,027

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and M_2

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The fair values of cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions): December 31, 2020 Fair Value Level Company excluding Ford Credit Ford Credit Consolidated Cash and cash equivalents U.S. government 1 $ 2,940 $ 3,255 $ 6,195 U.S. government agencies 2 850 640 1,490 Non-U.S. government and agencies 2 600 717 1,317 Corporate debt 2 605 970 1,575 Total marketable securities classified as cash equivalents 4,995 5,582 10,577 Cash, time deposits, and money market funds 5,899 8,767 14,666 Total cash and cash equivalents $ 10,894 $ 14,349 $ 25,243 Marketable securities U.S. government 1 $ 4,709 $ 1,082 $ 5,791 U.S. government agencies 2 3,259 485 3,744 Non-U.S. government and agencies 2 4,448 2,693 7,141 Corporate debt 2 7,095 308 7,403 Equities (a) 1 113 — 113 Other marketable securities 2 234 292 526 Total marketable securities $ 19,858 $ 4,860 $ 24,718 Restricted cash $ 45 $ 647 $ 692 September 30, 2021 Fair Value Level Company excluding Ford Credit Ford Credit Consolidated Cash and cash equivalents U.S. government 1 $ 5,873 $ 1,715 $ 7,588 U.S. government agencies 2 330 — 330 Non-U.S. government and agencies 2 950 454 1,404 Corporate debt 2 529 995 1,524 Total marketable securities classified as cash equivalents 7,682 3,164 10,846 Cash, time deposits, and money market funds 6,784 9,799 16,583 Total cash and cash equivalents $ 14,466 $ 12,963 $ 27,429 Marketable securities U.S. government 1 $ 3,312 $ 448 $ 3,760 U.S. government agencies 2 2,353 175 2,528 Non-U.S. government and agencies 2 4,836 878 5,714 Corporate debt 2 6,189 291 6,480 Equities (a) 1 13 — 13 Other marketable securities 2 248 254 502 Total marketable securities $ 16,951 $ 2,046 $ 18,997 Restricted cash $ 66 $ 129 $ 195 __________ (a) Net unrealized gains/losses incurred during the reporting periods on equity securities still held at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021 were a $24 million gain and a $2 million loss, respectively.
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	The cash equivalents and marketable securities accounted for as available-for-sale (“AFS”) securities were as follows (in millions): December 31, 2020 Fair Value of Securities with Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Within 1 Year After 1 Year through After 5 Years Company excluding Ford Credit U.S. government $ 2,894 $ 44 $ — $ 2,938 $ 1,649 $ 1,286 $ 3 U.S. government agencies 2,588 15 — 2,603 772 1,629 202 Non-U.S. government and agencies 2,926 31 — 2,957 1,330 1,617 10 Corporate debt 7,482 102 (1) 7,583 3,566 3,987 30 Other marketable securities 212 3 — 215 1 147 67 Total $ 16,102 $ 195 $ (1) $ 16,296 $ 7,318 $ 8,666 $ 312 September 30, 2021 Fair Value of Securities with Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Within 1 Year After 1 Year through After 5 Years Company excluding Ford Credit U.S. government $ 2,737 $ 15 $ (2) $ 2,750 $ 1,306 $ 1,444 $ — U.S. government agencies 2,253 7 (7) 2,253 347 1,213 693 Non-U.S. government and agencies 3,551 15 (7) 3,559 1,205 2,234 120 Corporate debt 6,630 47 (5) 6,672 1,619 4,724 329 Other marketable securities 229 1 — 230 41 189 — Total $ 15,400 $ 85 $ (21) $ 15,464 $ 4,518 $ 9,804 $ 1,142 Sales proceeds and gross realized gains/losses from the sale of AFS securities for the periods ended September 30 were as follows (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months 2020 2021 2020 2021 Company excluding Ford Credit Sales proceeds $ 2,243 $ 914 $ 6,560 $ 4,453 Gross realized gains 16 4 44 21 Gross realized losses 1 1 11 3
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	The present fair values and gross unrealized losses for cash equivalents and marketable securities accounted for as AFS securities that were in an unrealized loss position, aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, were as follows (in millions): December 31, 2020 Less than 1 Year 1 Year or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Company excluding Ford Credit U.S. government $ 181 $ — $ — $ — $ 181 $ — U.S. government agencies 83 — — — 83 — Non-U.S. government and agencies 164 — 10 — 174 — Corporate debt 1,538 (1) 9 — 1,547 (1) Other marketable securities 23 — 13 — 36 — Total $ 1,989 $ (1) $ 32 $ — $ 2,021 $ (1) September 30, 2021 Less than 1 Year 1 Year or Greater Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Company excluding Ford Credit U.S. government $ 815 $ (2) $ — $ — $ 815 $ (2) U.S. government agencies 1,083 (7) 15 — 1,098 (7) Non-U.S. government and agencies 1,251 (7) 29 — 1,280 (7) Corporate debt 1,848 (4) 68 (1) 1,916 (5) Other marketable securities 88 — 6 — 94 — Total $ 5,085 $ (20) $ 118 $ (1) $ 5,203 $ (21)
Schedule Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash [Table Text Block]	Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows, were as follows (in millions): December 31, September 30, Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,243 $ 27,429 Restricted cash (a) 692 195 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 25,935 $ 27,624 __________ (a) Included in Other assets in the non-current assets section of our consolidated balance sheets.

Ford Credit Finance Receivabl_3

Ford Credit Finance Receivables (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	Ford Credit finance receivables, net were as follows (in millions): December 31, September 30, Consumer Retail installment contracts, gross $ 73,631 $ 68,289 Finance leases, gross 8,431 7,644 Retail financing, gross 82,062 75,933 Unearned interest supplements (3,987) (3,086) Consumer finance receivables 78,075 72,847 Non-Consumer Dealer financing 20,908 11,576 Non-Consumer finance receivables 20,908 11,576 Total recorded investment $ 98,983 $ 84,423 Recorded investment in finance receivables $ 98,983 $ 84,423 Allowance for credit losses (1,305) (984) Total finance receivables, net $ 97,678 $ 83,439 Current portion $ 42,401 $ 32,600 Non-current portion 55,277 50,839 Total finance receivables, net $ 97,678 $ 83,439 Net finance receivables subject to fair value (a) $ 89,651 $ 76,140 Fair value (b) 91,238 77,520 __________ (a) Net finance receivables subject to fair value exclude finance leases. (b) The fair value of finance receivables is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Financing Receivable, Past Due	The credit quality analysis of consumer receivables at December 31, 2020 was as follows (in millions): Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year Prior to 2016 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total Percent Consumer 31 - 60 days past due $ 45 $ 62 $ 103 $ 162 $ 166 $ 143 $ 681 0.9 % 61 - 120 days past due 7 12 24 44 45 31 163 0.2 Greater than 120 days past due 11 6 7 8 7 2 41 — Total past due 63 80 134 214 218 176 885 1.1 Current 782 2,518 6,648 13,704 20,822 32,716 77,190 98.9 Total $ 845 $ 2,598 $ 6,782 $ 13,918 $ 21,040 $ 32,892 $ 78,075 100.0 % The credit quality analysis of consumer receivables at September 30, 2021 was as follows (in millions): Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year Prior to 2017 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total Percent Consumer 31 - 60 days past due $ 44 $ 54 $ 94 $ 114 $ 157 $ 50 $ 513 0.7 % 61 - 120 days past due 7 12 21 28 34 14 116 0.2 Greater than 120 days past due 12 7 8 10 9 — 46 — Total past due 63 73 123 152 200 64 675 0.9 Current 1,195 3,450 8,102 14,538 25,340 19,547 72,172 99.1 Total $ 1,258 $ 3,523 $ 8,225 $ 14,690 $ 25,540 $ 19,611 $ 72,847 100.0 %
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators	The credit quality analysis of dealer financing receivables at December 31, 2020 was as follows (in millions): Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year Wholesale Loans Dealer Loans Prior to 2016 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total Total Percent Group I $ 503 $ 129 $ 110 $ 188 $ 70 $ 248 $ 1,248 $ 13,160 $ 14,408 68.9 % Group II 38 20 11 35 3 87 194 4,680 4,874 23.3 Group III 9 — 3 19 3 35 69 1,464 1,533 7.3 Group IV 2 — — — 2 6 10 83 93 0.5 Total (a) $ 552 $ 149 $ 124 $ 242 $ 78 $ 376 $ 1,521 $ 19,387 $ 20,908 100.0 % __________ (a) Total past due dealer financing receivables at December 31, 2020 were $99 million. The credit quality analysis of dealer financing receivables at September 30, 2021 was as follows (in millions): Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year Wholesale Loans Dealer Loans Prior to 2017 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total Total Percent Group I $ 464 $ 91 $ 173 $ 46 $ 111 $ 260 $ 1,145 $ 6,650 $ 7,795 67.3 % Group II 12 5 25 2 6 70 120 2,888 3,008 26.0 Group III 10 — 1 — 1 24 36 676 712 6.2 Group IV — — 4 — — 5 9 52 61 0.5 Total (a) $ 486 $ 96 $ 203 $ 48 $ 118 $ 359 $ 1,310 $ 10,266 $ 11,576 100.0 % __________ (a) Total past due dealer financing receivables at September 30, 2021 were $64 million.
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	An analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to finance receivables for the periods ended September 30 was as follows (in millions): Third Quarter 2020 First Nine Months 2020 Consumer Non-Consumer Total Consumer Non-Consumer Total Allowance for credit losses Beginning balance $ 1,211 $ 74 $ 1,285 $ 496 $ 17 $ 513 Adoption of ASU 2016-13 (a) — — — 247 5 252 Charge-offs (104) (5) (109) (329) (6) (335) Recoveries 41 2 43 117 5 122 Increase/(Decrease) in provision for credit losses 95 (9) 86 723 42 765 Other (b) 8 1 9 (3) — (3) Ending balance $ 1,251 $ 63 $ 1,314 $ 1,251 $ 63 $ 1,314 Third Quarter 2021 First Nine Months 2021 Consumer Non-Consumer Total Consumer Non-Consumer Total Allowance for credit losses Beginning balance $ 1,022 $ 39 $ 1,061 $ 1,245 $ 60 $ 1,305 Charge-offs (58) (2) (60) (210) (5) (215) Recoveries 50 1 51 158 6 164 Increase/(Decrease) in provision for credit losses (58) (1) (59) (242) (23) (265) Other (b) (9) — (9) (4) (1) (5) Ending balance $ 947 $ 37 $ 984 $ 947 $ 37 $ 984 __________ (a) Cumulative pre-tax adjustments related to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, Credit Losses - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, were recorded in retained earnings as of January 1, 2020. (b) Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory [Table Text Block]	Inventories were as follows (in millions): December 31, September 30, Raw materials, work-in-process, and supplies $ 4,676 $ 5,919 Finished products 6,132 7,589 Total inventories $ 10,808 $ 13,508

Other Liabilities and Deferre_2

Other Liabilities and Deferred Revenue (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Deferred Revenue [Table Text Block]	Other liabilities and deferred revenue were as follows (in millions): December 31, September 30, Current Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims $ 12,702 $ 8,132 Deferred revenue 2,161 2,484 Employee benefit plans 1,752 1,587 Accrued interest 1,215 1,098 OPEB (a) 339 339 Pension (a) 193 192 Operating lease liabilities 323 335 Other 4,960 4,620 Total current other liabilities and deferred revenue $ 23,645 $ 18,787 Non-current Pension (a) $ 10,738 $ 9,894 OPEB (a) 6,236 6,116 Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims 3,072 4,368 Deferred revenue 4,559 4,675 Operating lease liabilities 991 966 Employee benefit plans 1,074 1,073 Other 1,709 1,716 Total non-current other liabilities and deferred revenue $ 28,379 $ 28,808 __________ (a) Balances at September 30, 2021 reflect pension and OPEB liabilities at December 31, 2020, updated for: service and interest cost; expected return on assets; curtailments, settlements, and associated interim remeasurement (where applicable); separation expense; actual benefit payments; and cash contributions. For plans without interim remeasurement, the discount rate and rate of expected return assumptions are unchanged from year-end 2020. Included in Other assets are pension assets of $4.3 billion and $5.9 billion at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

Retirement Benefits (Tables)

Retirement Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans - Expense	The pre-tax net periodic benefit cost/(income) for our defined benefit pension and OPEB plans for the periods ended September 30 were as follows (in millions): Third Quarter Pension Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Worldwide OPEB 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 Service cost $ 130 $ 131 $ 135 $ 140 $ 12 $ 12 Interest cost 322 232 130 107 43 31 Expected return on assets (699) (681) (272) (283) — — Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) 1 1 8 5 (4) (3) Net remeasurement (gain)/loss (1) (40) 55 — — — Separation programs/other — 10 66 23 (1) 1 Settlements and curtailments 1 7 74 — — — Net periodic benefit cost/(income) $ (246) $ (340) $ 196 $ (8) $ 50 $ 41 First Nine Months Pension Benefits U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Worldwide OPEB 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 Service cost $ 390 $ 396 $ 393 $ 423 $ 35 $ 36 Interest cost 968 694 393 315 127 95 Expected return on assets (2,097) (2,047) (793) (852) — — Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) 3 2 25 17 (12) (9) Net remeasurement (gain)/loss 3 201 (177) (565) 58 — Separation programs/other 13 15 123 107 (1) 1 Settlements and curtailments 5 56 92 — (2) — Net periodic benefit cost/(income) $ (715) $ (683) $ 56 $ (555) $ 205 $ 123

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of debt outstanding [Table Text Block]	The carrying value of Company debt excluding Ford Credit and Ford Credit debt was as follows (in millions): December 31, September 30, Company excluding Ford Credit Debt payable within one year Short-term $ 613 $ 332 Long-term payable within one year Public unsecured debt securities 180 86 U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (“DOE ATVM”) Incentive Program 148 1,101 Other debt 434 328 Unamortized (discount)/premium (1) 2 Total debt payable within one year 1,374 1,849 Long-term debt payable after one year Public unsecured debt securities 18,877 18,792 Convertible notes — 2,300 Delayed draw term loan 1,500 1,500 DOE ATVM Incentive Program 1,064 — U.K. Export Finance Program 854 841 Other debt 768 756 Unamortized (discount)/premium (242) (220) Unamortized issuance costs (188) (202) Total long-term debt payable after one year 22,633 23,767 Total Company excluding Ford Credit $ 24,007 $ 25,616 Fair value of Company debt excluding Ford Credit (a) $ 27,794 $ 29,911 Ford Credit Debt payable within one year Short-term $ 11,429 $ 13,056 Long-term payable within one year Unsecured debt 17,185 13,229 Asset-backed debt 21,345 19,187 Unamortized (discount)/premium 2 1 Unamortized issuance costs (17) (15) Fair value adjustments (b) 25 16 Total debt payable within one year 49,969 45,474 Long-term debt payable after one year Unsecured debt 54,197 47,396 Asset-backed debt 32,276 25,542 Unamortized (discount)/premium 28 29 Unamortized issuance costs (235) (212) Fair value adjustments (b) 1,442 727 Total long-term debt payable after one year 87,708 73,482 Total Ford Credit $ 137,677 $ 118,956 Fair value of Ford Credit debt (a) $ 139,796 $ 121,369 __________ (a) At December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, the fair value of debt includes $529 million and $126 million of Company excluding Ford Credit short-term debt and $10.4 billion and $12.7 billion of Ford Credit short-term debt, respectively, carried at cost, which approximates fair value. All other debt is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (b) These adjustments are related to hedging activity and include discontinued hedging relationship adjustments of $299 million and $220 million at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively. The carrying value of hedged debt was $45.5 billion and $38.0 billion at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, respectively.

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Effect of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	The gains/(losses), by hedge designation, reported in income for the periods ended September 30 were as follows (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months Cash flow hedges 2020 2021 2020 2021 Reclassified from AOCI to Cost of sales Foreign currency exchange contracts (a) $ 6 $ (161) $ (68) $ (349) Commodity contracts (b) (22) 50 (50) 78 Fair value hedges Interest rate contracts Net interest settlements and accruals on hedging instruments 94 98 190 299 Fair value changes on hedging instruments (103) (142) 1,119 (680) Fair value changes on hedged debt 96 135 (1,095) 638 Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts Net interest settlements and accruals on hedging instruments (1) (2) (1) (6) Fair value changes on hedging instruments (10) (28) (10) (67) Fair value changes on hedged debt 6 25 6 58 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign currency exchange contracts (c) (349) 123 (37) 209 Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts 210 (194) 213 (390) Interest rate contracts (4) — (90) (25) Commodity contracts 19 25 (12) 153 Total $ (58) $ (71) $ 165 $ (82) __________ (a) For the third quarter and first nine months of 2020, a $132 million loss and a $684 million gain, respectively, were reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax . For the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, a $225 million gain and a $346 million loss, respectively, were reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax . (b) For the third quarter and first nine months of 2020, a $36 million gain and a $48 million loss, respectively, were reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax . For the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, a $114 million gain and a $294 million gain, respectively, were reported in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax . (c) For the third quarter and first nine months of 2020, a $242 million loss and a $97 million loss, respectively, were reported in Cost of sales , and a $107 million loss and a $60 million gain, respectively, were reported in Other income/(loss), net . For the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, a $44 million gain and a $122 million gain, respectively, were reported in Cost of sales , and a $79 million gain and an $87 million gain, respectively, were reported in Other income/(loss), net .
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	The fair value of our derivative instruments and the associated notional amounts were as follows (in millions): December 31, 2020 September 30, 2021 Notional Fair Value of Fair Value of Notional Fair Value of Fair Value of Cash flow hedges Foreign currency exchange contracts $ 15,860 $ 47 $ 383 $ 11,540 $ 71 $ 317 Commodity contracts 703 40 5 833 230 — Fair value hedges Interest rate contracts 26,924 1,331 4 26,007 853 150 Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts 885 46 — 885 — 29 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Foreign currency exchange contracts 25,956 172 399 24,412 252 281 Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts 6,849 557 1 6,547 181 39 Interest rate contracts 70,318 663 439 52,018 316 183 Commodity contracts 599 74 4 1,015 102 20 Total derivative financial instruments, gross (a) (b) $ 148,094 $ 2,930 $ 1,235 $ 123,257 $ 2,005 $ 1,019 Current portion $ 974 $ 859 $ 1,046 $ 594 Non-current portion 1,956 376 959 425 Total derivative financial instruments, gross $ 2,930 $ 1,235 $ 2,005 $ 1,019 __________ (a) At December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, we held collateral of $9 million, and we posted collateral of $96 million and $73 million, respectively. (b) At December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2021, the fair value of assets and liabilities available for counterparty netting was $505 million and $610 million, respectively .

Employee Separation Actions a_3

Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The following table summarizes the redesign-related activities for the periods ended September 30, which are recorded in Other liabilities and deferred revenue (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months 2020 2021 2020 2021 Beginning balance $ 524 $ 839 $ 734 $ 1,732 Changes in accruals (a) 109 506 203 875 Payments (105) (294) (376) (1,551) Foreign currency translation 11 (51) (22) (56) Ending balance $ 539 $ 1,000 $ 539 $ 1,000 __________ (a) Excludes pension costs of $92 million and $22 million in the third quarter of 2020 and 2021, respectively, and $167 million and $106 million in the first nine months of 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The changes in the balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company for the periods ended September 30 were as follows (in millions): Third Quarter First Nine Months 2020 2021 2020 2021 Foreign currency translation Beginning balance $ (6,181) $ (5,249) $ (4,626) $ (5,526) Gains/(Losses) on foreign currency translation (126) (236) (1,673) 112 Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (a) (60) 66 (83) 133 Net gains/(losses) on foreign currency translation (66) (302) (1,590) (21) (Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (b) (3) — (34) (4) Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (c) (69) (302) (1,624) (25) Ending balance $ (6,250) $ (5,551) $ (6,250) $ (5,551) Marketable securities Beginning balance $ 184 $ 81 $ 71 $ 156 Gains/(Losses) on available for sale securities (8) (26) 157 (112) Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (2) (6) 36 (28) Net gains/(losses) on available for sale securities (6) (20) 121 (84) (Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (15) (3) (33) (18) Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (4) — (8) (4) Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (11) (3) (25) (14) Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (17) (23) 96 (98) Ending balance $ 167 $ 58 $ 167 $ 58 Derivative instruments Beginning balance $ 180 $ (455) $ (488) $ (266) Gains/(Losses) on derivative instruments (96) 339 636 (52) Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (15) 85 135 8 Net gains/(losses) on derivative instruments (81) 254 501 (60) (Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income 16 111 118 271 Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) 6 22 22 57 Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (d) 10 89 96 214 Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (71) 343 597 154 Ending balance $ 109 $ (112) $ 109 $ (112) Pension and other postretirement benefits Beginning balance $ (2,654) $ (2,645) $ (2,685) $ (2,658) Amortization and recognition of prior service costs/(credits) 29 4 55 24 Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) 6 4 10 8 Net prior service costs/(credits) reclassified from AOCI to net income 23 — 45 16 Translation impact on non-U.S. plans (8) 5 1 2 Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax 15 5 46 18 Ending balance $ (2,639) $ (2,640) $ (2,639) $ (2,640) Total AOCI ending balance at September 30 $ (8,613) $ (8,245) $ (8,613) $ (8,245) __________ (a) We do not recognize deferred taxes for a majority of the foreign currency translation gains and losses because we do not anticipate reversal in the foreseeable future. However, we have made elections to tax certain non-U.S. operations simultaneously in U.S. tax returns, and have recorded deferred taxes for temporary differences that will reverse, independent of repatriation plans, on U.S. tax returns. Taxes or tax benefits resulting from foreign currency translation of the temporary differences are recorded in Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax . (b) Reclassified to Other income/(loss), net. (c) In 2021, the first nine months excludes a gain of $2 million related to noncontrolling interests. (d) Reclassified to Cost of sales . During the next twelve months, we expect to reclassify existing net losses on cash flow hedges of $34 million (see Note 15).

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Warranty [Table Text Block]	The estimate of our future warranty and field service action costs, net of estimated supplier recoveries, for the periods ended September 30 was as follows (in millions): First Nine Months 2020 2021 Beginning balance $ 5,702 $ 8,172 Payments made during the period (2,913) (3,109) Changes in accrual related to warranties issued during the period 2,419 2,819 Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties 1,451 44 Foreign currency translation and other (75) (77) Ending balance $ 6,584 $ 7,849

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Key financial information for the periods ended or at September 30 was as follows (in millions): Automotive Mobility Ford Credit Corporate Interest Special Items Adjustments Total Third Quarter 2020 Revenues $ 34,710 $ 17 $ 2,774 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 37,501 Income/(loss) before income taxes 2,665 (230) 1,123 86 (498) (390) (a) — 2,756 Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies 115 (58) 4 — — (3) — 58 Total assets 62,787 3,482 152,853 42,588 — — (1,767) (b) 259,943 Third Quarter 2021 Revenues $ 33,211 $ 38 $ 2,434 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 35,683 Income/(loss) before income taxes 2,459 (258) 1,077 (285) (439) (669) (a) — 1,885 Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies 188 (63) 9 — — (4) — 130 Total assets 68,291 3,471 135,385 46,695 — — (1,165) (b) 252,677 Automotive Mobility Ford Credit Corporate Interest Special Items Adjustments Total First Nine Months 2020 Revenues $ 82,677 $ 35 $ 8,480 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 91,192 Income/(loss) before income taxes 448 (801) 1,696 (277) (1,175) 2,803 (c) — 2,694 Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies 59 (70) 12 — — (9) — (8) First Nine Months 2021 Revenues $ 90,893 $ 70 $ 7,700 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 98,663 Income/(loss) before income taxes 5,767 (637) 3,662 99 (d) (1,365) (964) (a) — 6,562 Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies 441 (157) 23 1 — (48) — 260 __________ (a) Primarily reflects Global Redesign actions and mark-to-market adjustments for our global pension and OPEB plans. (b) Includes eliminations of intersegment transactions occurring in the ordinary course of business and deferred tax netting. (c) Primarily reflects a $3.5 billion gain on our investment in Argo AI as a result of the transaction with Argo AI and VW (see Note 17), partially offset by Global Redesign actions. (d) Includes the unrealized gain of $902 million related to the Rivian observable event (see Note 10).

Revenue - Disaggregation of Rev

Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue from Contract with Customer by Products and Services (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 35,683	$ 37,501	$ 98,663	$ 91,192
Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	2,434	2,774	7,700	8,480
Vehicles, parts, and accessories
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	32,072	33,005	86,870	78,252
Used vehicles
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	450	818	1,947	2,282
Service and Other Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	717	851	2,045	2,067
Revenues from sales and services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	33,239	34,674	90,862	82,601
Leasing income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,353	1,497	4,255	4,500
Financing income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,080	1,303	3,497	3,989
Insurance income
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	11	27	49	102
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	33,249	34,727	90,963	82,712
Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	2,434	2,774	7,700	8,480
Operating Segments | Vehicles, parts, and accessories | Company excluding Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	32,072	33,005	86,870	78,252
Operating Segments | Vehicles, parts, and accessories | Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments | Used vehicles | Company excluding Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	450	818	1,947	2,282
Operating Segments | Used vehicles | Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments | Service and Other Revenue | Company excluding Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	659	814	1,923	1,945
Operating Segments | Service and Other Revenue | Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	58	37	122	122
Operating Segments | Revenues from sales and services | Company excluding Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	33,181	34,637	90,740	82,479
Operating Segments | Revenues from sales and services | Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	58	37	122	122
Operating Segments | Leasing income | Company excluding Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	68	90	223	233
Operating Segments | Leasing income | Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,285	1,407	4,032	4,267
Operating Segments | Financing income | Company excluding Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments | Financing income | Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,080	1,303	3,497	3,989
Operating Segments | Insurance income | Company excluding Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating Segments | Insurance income | Ford Credit
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 11	$ 27	$ 49	$ 102

Revenue Revenue - Narrative (De

Revenue Revenue - Narrative (Details) - Operating Segments - Automotive - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Vehicles, parts, and accessories
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue Performance Obligation Satisfied In Prior Period	$ 110	$ 168
Services and other revenue (a)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	400		$ 400
Contract with Customer, Liability	4,300		4,300		$ 4,200
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	333	295	1,000	$ 901
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net	307		307		$ 283
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization	$ 21	$ 20	$ 60	$ 59

Revenue Revenue - Performance O

Revenue Revenue - Performance Obligations (Details) - Services and other revenue (a) - Automotive - Operating Segments $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 400
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-10-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	3 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 1,300
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 2,600
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period	8 years

Other Income_(Loss) (Details)

Other Income/(Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Net Periodic Defined Benefits Expense (Reversal of Expense), Excluding Service Cost Component	$ 590	$ 277	$ 1,970	$ 1,272
Investment-related interest income	60	90	196	374
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense	(3)	4	0	15
Gain (Loss) on Investments	(7)	297	899	312
Gains (Losses) On Changes In Investments In Affiliates	22	3	354	3,483
Royalty income	162	139	461	322
Other	22	43	3	95
Total	$ 852	$ 845	$ 3,883	$ 5,843

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	$ 295

Capital Stock and Earnings Pe_3

Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Basic and Diluted Income Attributable to Ford Motor Company [Abstract]
Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company	$ 1,832	$ 2,385	$ 5,655	$ 1,509
Basic and Diluted Shares [Abstract]
Basic shares (average shares outstanding)	3,995	3,976	3,989	3,971
Net dilutive options, unvested restricted stock units, and unvested restricted stock shares	41	29	38	26
Diluted shares	4,036	4,005	4,027	3,997

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and M_3

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total cash and cash equivalents	$ 27,429	$ 25,243
Restricted cash	195	692
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	27,624	25,935	$ 24,472	$ 17,741
Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total cash and cash equivalents	12,963	14,349
Restricted cash	129	647
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total cash and cash equivalents	14,466	10,894
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	15,464	16,296
Restricted cash	66	45
U.S. government | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2,750	2,938
U.S. government agencies | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2,253	2,603
Non-U.S. government and agencies | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	3,559	2,957
Corporate debt | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	6,672	7,583
Equities (a)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss)	(2)	24
Other marketable securities | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	230	215
Fair Value, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	10,846	10,577
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments	16,583	14,666
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	18,997	24,718
Fair Value, Recurring | Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	3,164	5,582
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments	9,799	8,767
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2,046	4,860
Fair Value, Recurring | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	7,682	4,995
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments	6,784	5,899
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	16,951	19,858
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 1 [Member] | U.S. government
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	7,588	6,195
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	3,760	5,791
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 1 [Member] | U.S. government | Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	1,715	3,255
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	448	1,082
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 1 [Member] | U.S. government | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	5,873	2,940
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	3,312	4,709
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 1 [Member] | Equities (a)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	13	113
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 1 [Member] | Equities (a) | Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	0	0
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 1 [Member] | Equities (a) | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	13	113
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | U.S. government agencies
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	330	1,490
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2,528	3,744
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | U.S. government agencies | Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	0	640
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	175	485
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | U.S. government agencies | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	330	850
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2,353	3,259
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Non-U.S. government and agencies
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	1,404	1,317
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	5,714	7,141
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Non-U.S. government and agencies | Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	454	717
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	878	2,693
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Non-U.S. government and agencies | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	950	600
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	4,836	4,448
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate debt
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	1,524	1,575
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	6,480	7,403
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate debt | Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	995	970
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	291	308
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate debt | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure	529	605
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	6,189	7,095
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Other marketable securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	502	526
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Other marketable securities | Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	254	292
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Other marketable securities | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	$ 248	$ 234

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and M_4

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Available for Sale Securities (Details) - Operating Segments - Company excluding Ford Credit - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	$ 15,400		$ 15,400		$ 16,102
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	85		85		195
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(21)		(21)		(1)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	15,464		15,464		16,296
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value	4,518		4,518		7,318
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	9,804		9,804		8,666
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	1,142		1,142		312
Sales proceeds	914	$ 2,243	4,453	$ 6,560
Gross realized gains	4	16	21	44
Gross realized losses	1	$ 1	3	$ 11
U.S. government
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	2,737		2,737		2,894
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	15		15		44
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(2)		(2)		0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2,750		2,750		2,938
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value	1,306		1,306		1,649
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	1,444		1,444		1,286
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	0		0		3
U.S. government agencies
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	2,253		2,253		2,588
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	7		7		15
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(7)		(7)		0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	2,253		2,253		2,603
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value	347		347		772
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	1,213		1,213		1,629
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	693		693		202
Non-U.S. government and agencies
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	3,551		3,551		2,926
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	15		15		31
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(7)		(7)		0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	3,559		3,559		2,957
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value	1,205		1,205		1,330
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	2,234		2,234		1,617
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	120		120		10
Corporate debt
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	6,630		6,630		7,482
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	47		47		102
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	(5)		(5)		(1)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	6,672		6,672		7,583
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value	1,619		1,619		3,566
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	4,724		4,724		3,987
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	329		329		30
Other marketable securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost	229		229		212
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	1		1		3
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	0		0		0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	230		230		215
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value	41		41		1
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value	189		189		147
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value	$ 0		$ 0		$ 67

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and M_5

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Debt Securities in Unrealized Loss Position (Details) - Company excluding Ford Credit - Operating Segments - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months	$ 5,085	$ 1,989
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(20)	(1)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer	118	32
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(1)	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position	5,203	2,021
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(21)	(1)
U.S. government
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months	815	181
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(2)	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position	815	181
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(2)	0
U.S. government agencies
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months	1,083	83
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(7)	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer	15	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position	1,098	83
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(7)	0
Non-U.S. government and agencies
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months	1,251	164
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(7)	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer	29	10
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position	1,280	174
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(7)	0
Corporate debt
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months	1,848	1,538
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	(4)	(1)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer	68	9
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	(1)	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position	1,916	1,547
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(5)	(1)
Other marketable securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months	88	23
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer	6	13
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss	0	0
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position	94	36
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	$ 0	$ 0

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and M_6

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 27,429	$ 25,243
Restricted cash	195	692
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 27,624	$ 25,935	$ 24,472	$ 17,741

Ford Credit Finance Receivabl_4

Ford Credit Finance Receivables, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Number Of Days After Which Finance Receivable Is Considered Past Due	31 days		31 days
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Current portion	$ 32,600		$ 32,600			$ 42,401
Non-current portion	50,839		50,839			55,277
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Total finance receivables, net	43,248		43,248			51,472
Ford Credit
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Sales-type Lease, Lease Income	86	$ 96	264	$ 268
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Retail installment contracts, gross	84,423		84,423			98,983
Total finance receivables, net	83,439		83,439			97,678
Allowance for credit losses	(984)	(1,314)	(984)	(1,314)	$ (1,061)	(1,305)	$ (1,285)	$ (513)
Current portion	32,600		32,600			42,401
Non-current portion	50,839		50,839			55,277
Net finance receivables subject to fair value (a)	76,140		76,140			89,651
Interest Receivable	125		125			181
Ford Credit | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Fair value (b)	77,520		77,520			91,238
Ford Credit | Consumer
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Retail installment contracts, gross	72,847		72,847			78,075
Retail financing, gross	75,933		75,933			82,062
Allowance for credit losses	(947)	(1,251)	(947)	(1,251)	(1,022)	(1,245)	(1,211)	(496)
Ford Credit | Consumer | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Retail installment contracts, gross	37,300		37,300			43,700
Ford Credit | Consumer | Retail installment contracts
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Retail installment contracts, gross	68,289		68,289			73,631
Ford Credit | Consumer | Retail financing
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Retail installment contracts, gross	72,847		72,847			78,075
Unearned interest supplements	(3,086)		(3,086)			(3,987)
Ford Credit | Finance Leases Portfolio Segment | Retail financing
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Finance leases, gross	7,644		7,644			8,431
Ford Credit | Non-consumer
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Retail installment contracts, gross	11,576		11,576			20,908
Allowance for credit losses	(37)	$ (63)	(37)	$ (63)	$ (39)	(60)	$ (74)	$ (17)
Ford Credit | Non-consumer | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Retail installment contracts, gross	12,300		12,300			16,400
Ford Credit | Non-consumer | Dealer financing
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Allowance, and Net [Abstract]
Retail installment contracts, gross	$ 11,576		$ 11,576			$ 20,908

Ford Credit Finance Receivabl_5

Ford Credit Finance Receivables - Aging (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Pass | Consumer | Maximum
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Finance Receivables Credit Quality Ratings Term Range	60 days
Special Mention | Consumer | Minimum
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Finance Receivables Credit Quality Ratings Term Range	61 days
Special Mention | Consumer | Maximum
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Finance Receivables Credit Quality Ratings Term Range	120 days
Substandard | Consumer | Minimum
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Finance Receivables Credit Quality Ratings Term Range	120 days
Ford Credit
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Recorded investment	$ 84,423	$ 98,983
Non-accrual of Financing Revenue	90 days
Ford Credit | Consumer
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	$ 1,258	845
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	3,523	2,598
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	8,225	6,782
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	14,690	13,918
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	25,540	21,040
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	19,611	32,892
Recorded investment	$ 72,847	$ 78,075
Financing Receivable, Percent Past Due	100.00%	100.00%
Ford Credit | Consumer | Financing Receivables, 31 to 60 Days Past due [Member]
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	$ 44	$ 45
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	54	62
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	94	103
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	114	162
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	157	166
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	50	143
Recorded investment	$ 513	$ 681
Financing Receivable, Percent Past Due	0.70%	0.90%
Ford Credit | Consumer | Financing Receivables, 61 to 120 Days Past due [Member]
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	$ 7	$ 7
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	12	12
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	21	24
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	28	44
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	34	45
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	14	31
Recorded investment	$ 116	$ 163
Financing Receivable, Percent Past Due	0.20%	0.20%
Ford Credit | Consumer | Financing Receivables, Greater than 120 Days Past due [Member]
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	$ 12	$ 11
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	7	6
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	8	7
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	10	8
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	9	7
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	0	2
Recorded investment	$ 46	$ 41
Financing Receivable, Percent Past Due	0.00%	0.00%
Ford Credit | Consumer | Financial Asset, Greater than 30 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	$ 63	$ 63
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	73	80
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	123	134
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	152	214
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	200	218
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	64	176
Recorded investment	$ 675	$ 885
Financing Receivable, Percent Past Due	0.90%	1.10%
Ford Credit | Consumer | Financial Asset, 1 to 29 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables, Aging [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	$ 1,195	$ 782
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	3,450	2,518
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	8,102	6,648
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	14,538	13,704
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	25,340	20,822
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	19,547	32,716
Recorded investment	$ 72,172	$ 77,190
Financing Receivable, Percent Past Due	99.10%	98.90%

Ford Credit Finance Receivabl_6

Ford Credit Finance Receivables - Credit Quality (Details) - Ford Credit - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Credit quality [Line Items]
Recorded investment	$ 84,423	$ 98,983
Non-accrual of Financing Revenue	90 days
Non-consumer
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Revolving	$ 10,266	19,387
Recorded investment	11,576	20,908
Non-consumer | Group I
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Revolving	6,650	13,160
Non-consumer | Group II
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Revolving	2,888	4,680
Non-consumer | Group III
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Revolving	676	1,464
Non-consumer | Group IV
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Revolving	52	83
Non-consumer | Dealer Loans
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	486	552
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	96	149
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	203	124
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	48	242
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	118	78
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	359	376
Recorded investment	1,310	1,521
Non-consumer | Dealer Loans | Group I
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	464	503
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	91	129
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	173	110
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	46	188
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	111	70
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	260	248
Recorded investment	1,145	1,248
Non-consumer | Dealer Loans | Group II
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	12	38
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	5	20
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	25	11
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	2	35
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	6	3
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	70	87
Recorded investment	120	194
Non-consumer | Dealer Loans | Group III
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	10	9
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	0	0
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	1	3
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	0	19
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	1	3
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	24	35
Recorded investment	36	69
Non-consumer | Dealer Loans | Group IV
Credit quality [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Originated Five or More Years before Latest Fiscal Year	0	2
Financing Receivable, Originated Four Years before Latest Fiscal Year	0	0
Financing Receivable, Originated Three Years before Latest Fiscal Year	4	0
Financing Receivable, Originated Two Years before Latest Fiscal Year	0	0
Financing Receivable, Originated in Fiscal Year before Latest Fiscal Year	0	2
Financing Receivable, Originated in Current Fiscal Year	5	6
Recorded investment	9	10
Non-consumer | Wholesale and Dealer Loans
Credit quality [Line Items]
Recorded investment	$ 11,576	$ 20,908
Financing Receivable, Percent of Dealer Finance Receivables	100.00%	100.00%
Non-consumer | Wholesale and Dealer Loans | Financing Receivables, Total Past Due
Credit quality [Line Items]
Recorded investment	$ 64	$ 99
Non-consumer | Wholesale and Dealer Loans | Group I
Credit quality [Line Items]
Recorded investment	$ 7,795	$ 14,408
Financing Receivable, Percent of Dealer Finance Receivables	67.30%	68.90%
Non-consumer | Wholesale and Dealer Loans | Group II
Credit quality [Line Items]
Recorded investment	$ 3,008	$ 4,874
Financing Receivable, Percent of Dealer Finance Receivables	26.00%	23.30%
Non-consumer | Wholesale and Dealer Loans | Group III
Credit quality [Line Items]
Recorded investment	$ 712	$ 1,533
Financing Receivable, Percent of Dealer Finance Receivables	6.20%	7.30%
Non-consumer | Wholesale and Dealer Loans | Group IV
Credit quality [Line Items]
Recorded investment	$ 61	$ 93
Financing Receivable, Percent of Dealer Finance Receivables	0.50%	0.50%

Allowance for Credit Losses (De

Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Threshold Period Past Due, Writeoff	120 days		120 days
Ford Credit
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	$ 1,061	$ 1,285	$ 1,305	$ 513
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Effect of Change in Method		0		252
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	(60)	(109)	(215)	(335)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	51	43	164	122
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)	(59)	86	(265)	765
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	(9)	9	(5)	(3)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	984	1,314	984	1,314
Ford Credit | Global Pandemic [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)	(77)		(321)
Ford Credit | Consumer
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	1,022	1,211	1,245	496
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Effect of Change in Method		0		247
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	(58)	(104)	(210)	(329)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	50	41	158	117
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)	(58)	95	(242)	723
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	(9)	8	(4)	(3)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	947	1,251	947	1,251
Ford Credit | Non-consumer
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	39	74	60	17
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Effect of Change in Method		0		5
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff	(2)	(5)	(5)	(6)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery	1	2	6	5
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)	(1)	(9)	(23)	42
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Foreign Currency Translation	0	1	(1)	0
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	$ 37	$ 63	$ 37	$ 63

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials, work-in-process, and supplies	$ 5,919	$ 4,676
Finished products	7,589	6,132
Total inventories	$ 13,508	$ 10,808

Other Investments (Details)

Other Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Jul. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	$ 2,900		$ 1,700
Convertible Debt Securities
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount		$ 415
Other Income [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount	902
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount	$ 1,200

Goodwill (Details)

Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 695	$ 258

Other Liabilities and Deferre_3

Other Liabilities and Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims	$ 8,132	$ 12,702
Deferred revenue	2,484	2,161
Employee benefit plans	1,587	1,752
Accrued interest	1,098	1,215
OPEB (a)	339	339
Pension (a)	192	193
Operating lease liabilities	335	323
Other	4,620	4,960
Total current other liabilities and deferred revenue	18,787	23,645
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Pension (a)	9,894	10,738
OPEB (a)	6,116	6,236
Dealer and dealers’ customer allowances and claims	4,368	3,072
Deferred revenue	4,675	4,559
Operating lease liabilities	966	991
Employee benefit plans	1,073	1,074
Other	1,716	1,709
Total non-current other liabilities and deferred revenue	28,808	28,379
Net pension assets	$ 5,900	$ 4,300

Retirement Benefits - Expense (

Retirement Benefits - Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Worldwide OPEB
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Service cost	$ 12	$ 12	$ 36	$ 35
Interest cost	31	43	95	127
Expected return on assets	0	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)	(3)	(4)	(9)	(12)
Net remeasurement (gain)/loss	0	0	0	58
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Cost (Credit)	1	(1)	1	(1)
Settlements and curtailments	0	0	0	(2)
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	41	50	123	205
Pension Plan | Global Redesign
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	22	92	106	167
Foreign Plan | Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Service cost	140	135	423	393
Interest cost	107	130	315	393
Expected return on assets	(283)	(272)	(852)	(793)
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)	5	8	17	25
Net remeasurement (gain)/loss	0	55	(565)	(177)
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Cost (Credit)	23	66	107	123
Settlements and curtailments	0	74	0	92
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	(8)	196	(555)	56
UNITED STATES | Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Service cost	131	130	396	390
Interest cost	232	322	694	968
Expected return on assets	(681)	(699)	(2,047)	(2,097)
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)	1	1	2	3
Net remeasurement (gain)/loss	(40)	(1)	201	3
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Cost (Credit)	10	0	15	13
Settlements and curtailments	7	1	56	5
Net periodic benefit cost/(income)	$ (340)	$ (246)	$ (683)	$ (715)

Retirement Benefits Pension Pla

Retirement Benefits Pension Plan Contributions (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Unfunded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year	$ 390
Pension Plan | Funded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year	800
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	602
Pension Plan | Unfunded Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	$ 290

Debt - Debt Outstanding (Detail

Debt - Debt Outstanding (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 252,677	$ 267,261	$ 259,943
Convertible Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	2,300	0
Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured Debt, Current	13,229	17,185
Secured Debt, Current	19,187	21,345
Unamortized (discount)/premium, current	1	2
Unamortized issuance costs, current	(15)	(17)
Adjustment Fair Value Hedging Instruments Unsecured Debt, Current	16	25
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	45,474	49,969
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	47,396	54,197
Secured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	25,542	32,276
Unamortized (discount)/premium, noncurrent	29	28
Unamortized issuance costs, noncurrent	(212)	(235)
Fair value adjustments, noncurrent	727	1,442
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	73,482	87,708
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	118,956	137,677
Short-term Debt, Fair Value	12,700	10,400
Debt Carrying Value Fair Value	38,000	45,500
Total assets	135,385		$ 152,853
Adjustment Fair Value Hedging Instruments Unsecured Debt, Discontinued Hedging Relationships	220	299
Operating Segments | Ford Credit | Notes Payable, Other Payables
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term	13,056	11,429
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized (discount)/premium, current	2	(1)
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	1,849	1,374
Unamortized (discount)/premium, noncurrent	(220)	(242)
Unamortized issuance costs, noncurrent	(202)	(188)
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	23,767	22,633
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	25,616	24,007
Short-term Debt, Fair Value	126	529
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit | Corporate debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured Debt, Current	86	180
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	18,792	18,877
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit | Notes Payable, Other Payables
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Loans Payable, Current	328	434
Other Loans Payable, Long-term, Noncurrent	756	768
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit | Notes Payable, Other Payables | U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (“DOE ATVM”) Incentive Program
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Loans Payable, Current	1,101	148
Other Loans Payable, Long-term, Noncurrent	0	1,064
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit | Notes Payable, Other Payables | Delayed draw term loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Line of Credit, Noncurrent	1,500	1,500
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit | Notes Payable, Other Payables | U.K. Export Finance Program
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Loans Payable, Long-term, Noncurrent	841	854
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit | Notes Payable, Other Payables
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term	332	613
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair Value	121,369	139,796
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 29,911	$ 27,794

Debt - Convertible Debt (Detail

Debt - Convertible Debt (Details) - Convertible Debt	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)d$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		0.00%
Proceeds from Convertible Debt | $		$ 2,267,000,000
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs | $	$ 2,000,000		$ 4,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	0.30%		0.30%
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures | $	$ 2,500,000,000		$ 2,500,000,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days | d		30
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days | d		20
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount | $		$ 1,000
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued | shares		57.1886
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price | $ / shares		$ 17.49
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $		$ 2,300,000,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage		100.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger		130.00%
Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 | Debt Conversion Terms, One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days | d		30
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days | d		20
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger		130.00%
Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 | Debt Conversion Terms, Two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days | d		5
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days | d		5
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percent Of Conversion Price Triggering Convertible Feature		98.00%
Zero Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 Over Allotment Option
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $		$ 300,000,000

Income Effect of Derivative Fin

Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	$ (71)	$ (58)	$ (82)	$ 165
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income	(161)	6	(349)	(68)
Gains/(losses) on derivative instruments	225	(132)	(346)	684
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income	50	(22)	78	(50)
Gains/(losses) on derivative instruments	114	36	294	(48)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Net interest settlements and accruals on hedging instruments	(2)	(1)	(6)	(1)
Fair value changes on hedging instruments	(28)	(10)	(67)	(10)
Fair value changes on hedged debt	25	6	58	6
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Net interest settlements and accruals on hedging instruments	98	94	299	190
Fair value changes on hedging instruments	(142)	(103)	(680)	1,119
Fair value changes on hedged debt	135	96	638	(1,095)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	123	(349)	209	(37)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member] | Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	79	(107)	87	60
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member] | Cost of Sales
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	44	(242)	122	(97)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	25	19	153	(12)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	(194)	210	(390)	213
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income	$ 0	$ (4)	$ (25)	$ (90)

Balance Sheet Effect of Derivat

Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 123,257	$ 148,094
Derivative Asset, Current	1,046	974
Derivative Asset, Noncurrent	959	1,956
Derivative Asset	2,005	2,930
Derivative Liability, Current	594	859
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent	425	376
Derivative Liability	1,019	1,235
Held collateral	9	9
Posted collateral	73	96
Counterparty Netting, Liabilities Not Offset	610	505
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	11,540	15,860
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	885	885
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	26,007	26,924
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	833	703
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	24,412	25,956
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	6,547	6,849
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	52,018	70,318
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,015	599
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value of Assets	2,005	2,930
Fair Value of Liabilities	1,019	1,235
Counterparty Netting, Assets Not Offset	610	505
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value of Assets	71	47
Fair Value of Liabilities	317	383
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value of Assets	0	46
Fair Value of Liabilities	29	0
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value of Assets	853	1,331
Fair Value of Liabilities	150	4
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value of Assets	230	40
Fair Value of Liabilities	0	5
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value of Assets	252	172
Fair Value of Liabilities	281	399
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value of Assets	181	557
Fair Value of Liabilities	39	1
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value of Assets	316	663
Fair Value of Liabilities	183	439
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2 [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Commodity Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair Value of Assets	102	74
Fair Value of Liabilities	$ 20	$ 4

Employee Separation Actions a_4

Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities Global Redesign (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Jul. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit
Restructuring Reserve
Beginning balance	$ 839	$ 524	$ 1,732	$ 734
Changes in accruals (a)	506	109	875	203
Payments	(294)	(105)	(1,551)	(376)
Foreign currency translation	(51)	11	(56)	(22)
Ending balance	1,000	539	1,000	539
Global Redesign | Pension Costs
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Charges	22	92	106	167
Global Redesign | Accelerated depreciation
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Charges	202	$ 64	590	$ 114
Global Redesign | Accelerated depreciation, separations, and payments
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$ 2,000		$ 2,000
Ford Sollers Joint Venture
Restructuring Reserve
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage						100.00%
Ford Sollers Netherlands B.V. [Member] | Ford Sollers Joint Venture
Restructuring Reserve
Ownership Percentage Sold to Sollers					51.00%

Employee Separation Actions a_5

Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities Other Actions (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)
Voluntary Separation Package | Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 201

Employee Separation Actions a_6

Employee Separation Actions and Exit and Disposal Activities Ford Credit (Details) - Operating Segments - Ford Credit $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021USD ($)
Employee Separation Costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 11
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	$ 364

Acquisitions and Divestitures_2

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 01, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business (Note 17)					$ 145	$ 1,340
Operating Segments | Ford Credit | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Forso Nordic AB
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of business (Note 17)				$ 1,300
Operating Segments | Ford Credit | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Forso Nordic AB | Other Income [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal				$ 4
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit | Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value					272
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit | Ford Lio Ho Motor Co., Ltd. (“FLH”) | Other Income [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal		$ 161
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit | Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred					272
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain					$ 182
Operating Segments | Company excluding Ford Credit | Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH | Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal			$ 40
Operating Segments | Mobility | Argo AI [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Sale of Interest by Parent	$ 500
Operating Segments | Mobility | Other Income [Member] | Argo AI [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Deconsolidation, Revaluation of Retained Investment, Gain (Loss), Amount	2,900
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal	$ 3,500

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative instruments [Abstract]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months			$ (34)
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Total AOCI ending balance at September 30	$ (8,245)		(8,245)		$ (8,294)
Parent Company [Member]
Foreign currency transaction [Abstract]
Beginning balance	(5,249)	$ (6,181)	(5,526)	$ (4,626)
Gains/(Losses) on foreign currency translation	(236)	(126)	112	(1,673)
Less: Tax/(Tax benefit) (a)	66	(60)	133	(83)
Net gains/(losses) on foreign currency translation	(302)	(66)	(21)	(1,590)
(Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to income	0	(3)	(4)	(34)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (c)	(302)	(69)	(25)	(1,624)
Ending balance	(5,551)	(6,250)	(5,551)	(6,250)
Marketable securities [Abstract]
Beginning balance	81	184	156	71
Gains/(Losses) on available for sale securities	(26)	(8)	(112)	157
Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	(6)	(2)	(28)	36
Net gains/(losses) on available for sale securities	(20)	(6)	(84)	121
(Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income	(3)	(15)	(18)	(33)
Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	0	(4)	(4)	(8)
Net (gains)/losses reclassified from AOCI to net income	(3)	(11)	(14)	(25)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(23)	(17)	(98)	96
Ending balance	58	167	58	167
Derivative instruments [Abstract]
Beginning balance	(455)	180	(266)	(488)
Gains/(losses) on derivative instruments	339	(96)	(52)	636
Less: Tax/(tax benefit)	85	(15)	8	135
Net gains/(losses) on derivative instruments	254	(81)	(60)	501
(Gains)/Losses reclassified from AOCI to net income	111	16	271	118
Less: Tax/(tax benefit)	22	6	57	22
Net (gains)/losses reclassified to AOCI from net income	89	10	214	96
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	343	(71)	154	597
Ending balance	(112)	109	(112)	109
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Beginning balance	(2,645)	(2,654)	(2,658)	(2,685)
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)	4	29	24	55
Less: Tax/(Tax benefit)	4	6	8	10
Net prior service costs/(credits) reclassified from AOCI to net income	0	23	16	45
Translation impact on non-U.S. plans	5	(8)	2	1
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	5	15	18	46
Ending balance	(2,640)	(2,639)	(2,640)	(2,639)
Total AOCI ending balance at September 30	$ (8,245)	$ (8,613)	(8,245)	$ (8,613)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			$ 2

Variable Interest Entities (Det

Variable Interest Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount	$ 2,900	$ 3,000

Commitments and Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Warranty [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 8,172	$ 5,702
Payments made during the period	(3,109)	(2,913)
Changes in accrual related to warranties issued during the period	2,819	2,419
Changes in accrual related to pre-existing warranties	44	1,451
Foreign currency translation and other	(77)	(75)
Ending balance	7,849	$ 6,584
Litigation and Claims
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Loss contingency estimate	1,700
Field Service Actions and Customer Satisfaction Actions
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Loss contingency estimate	900
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum potential payments	355		$ 346
Carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and limited indemnities	23		46
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum potential payments	556		245
Carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and limited indemnities	74		$ 48
Guarantees to daily rental companies
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum potential payments	548
Carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and limited indemnities	$ 74

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 01, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Information
Revenues		$ 35,683	$ 37,501	$ 98,663	$ 91,192
Income/(loss) before income taxes		1,885	2,756	6,562	2,694
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies		130	58	260	(8)
Total assets		252,677	259,943	252,677	259,943	$ 267,261
Other Income [Member]
Segment Information
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount				902
Operating Segments | Automotive
Segment Information
Revenues		33,211	34,710	90,893	82,677
Income/(loss) before income taxes		2,459	2,665	5,767	448
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies		188	115	441	59
Total assets		68,291	62,787	68,291	62,787
Operating Segments | Mobility
Segment Information
Revenues		38	17	70	35
Income/(loss) before income taxes		(258)	(230)	(637)	(801)
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies		(63)	(58)	(157)	(70)
Total assets		3,471	3,482	3,471	3,482
Operating Segments | Mobility | Argo AI [Member] | Other Income [Member]
Segment Information
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal	$ 3,500
Operating Segments | Ford Credit
Segment Information
Revenues		2,434	2,774	7,700	8,480
Income/(loss) before income taxes		1,077	1,123	3,662	1,696
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies		9	4	23	12
Total assets		135,385	152,853	135,385	152,853
Corporate Other
Segment Information
Revenues		0	0	0	0
Income/(loss) before income taxes		(285)	86	99	(277)
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies		0	0	1	0
Total assets		46,695	42,588	46,695	42,588
Interest on Debt | Adjustments
Segment Information
Revenues		0	0	0	0
Income/(loss) before income taxes		(439)	(498)	(1,365)	(1,175)
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies		0	0	0	0
Total assets		0	0	0	0
Special Items | Adjustments
Segment Information
Revenues		0	0	0	0
Income/(loss) before income taxes		(669)	(390)	(964)	2,803
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies		(4)	(3)	(48)	(9)
Total assets		0	0	0	0
Adjustments | Adjustments
Segment Information
Revenues		0	0	0	0
Income/(loss) before income taxes		0	0	0	0
Equity in net income/(loss) of affiliated companies		0	0	0	0
Total assets		$ (1,165)	$ (1,767)	$ (1,165)	$ (1,767)