Document
| Document | Nov. 03, 2021 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 3, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | FORD MOTOR CO |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-3950 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 38-0549190 |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000037996 |
| 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 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | F |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| FPRB [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 6.200% Notes due June 1, 2059 |
| Trading Symbol | FPRB |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| FPRC [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 6.000% Notes due December 1, 2059 |
| Trading Symbol | FPRC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |