Ford Motor Credit (FCZ) 10-Q 1 May 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Entity Registrant Name	'FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO LLC
Entity Central Index Key	'0000038009
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	'10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1
Amendment Flag	'false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	0
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes
Entity Public Float	$0
Membership Interests Description	'All of the limited liability company interests in the registrant (“Shares”) are held by an affiliate of the registrant. None of the Shares are publicly traded.

Consolidated_Income_Statement

Consolidated Income Statement (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Financing revenue	'	'
Operating leases	$966	$754
Retail Financing	696	697
Dealer Financing	393	378
Other	21	25
Total financing revenue	2,076	1,854
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	-705	-481
Interest expense	-666	-683
Net financing margin	705	690
Other revenue	'	'
Insurance premiums earned	32	29
Other income, net (Note 11)	51	77
Total financing margin and other revenue	788	796
Expenses	'	'
Operating expenses	250	250
Provision for credit losses (Note 4)	31	29
Insurance expenses	8	10
Total expenses	289	289
Income before income taxes	499	507
Provision for income taxes	187	143
Net income	$312	$364

Consolidated_Statement_of_Comp

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income	$312	$364
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (Note 10)	'	'
Foreign currency translation	-82	-187
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	-82	-187
Comprehensive income	$230	$177

Consolidated_Balance_Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$8,441	$9,424
Marketable securities	2,817	1,943
Finance receivables, net (Note 2)	84,046	81,636
Net investment in operating leases (Note 3)	18,832	18,277
Notes and accounts receivable from affiliated companies	665	1,077
Derivative financial instruments (Note 7)	668	585
Other assets (Note 8)	2,895	2,666
Total assets	118,364	115,608
Liabilities	'	'
Customer deposits, dealer reserves, and other	1,561	1,445
Affiliated companies	575	211
Total accounts payable	2,136	1,656
Debt (Note 9)	100,990	98,693
Deferred income taxes	1,759	1,627
Derivative financial instruments (Note 7)	470	506
Other liabilities and deferred income (Note 8)	2,203	2,522
Total liabilities	107,558	105,004
Shareholder's interest	'	'
Shareholder's interest	5,217	5,217
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 10)	635	717
Retained earnings	4,954	4,670
Total shareholder's interest	10,806	10,604
Total liabilities and shareholder's interest	118,364	115,608
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'
Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,768	4,198
Finance receivables, net (Note 2)	44,443	45,796
Net investment in operating leases (Note 3)	9,592	8,116
Derivative financial instruments (Note 7)	1	5
Liabilities	'	'
Debt (Note 9)	38,983	40,728
Derivative financial instruments (Note 7)	$73	$88

Consolidated_Statement_of_Shar

Consolidated Statement of Shareholder's Interest (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Shareholder's Interest [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$10,604	$9,653
Net income	312	364
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	-82	-187
Distributions	-28	-28
Balance at end of period	10,806	9,802
Shareholder's Interest [Member]	'	'
Shareholder's Interest [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	5,217	5,274
Net income	0	0
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	0	0
Distributions	0	0
Balance at end of period	5,217	5,274
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Note10) [Member]	'	'
Shareholder's Interest [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	717	743
Net income	0	0
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	-82	-187
Distributions	0	0
Balance at end of period	635	556
Retained Earnings [Member]	'	'
Shareholder's Interest [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	4,670	3,636
Net income	312	364
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	0	0
Distributions	-28	-28
Balance at end of period	$4,954	$3,972

Consolidated_Statement_of_Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities	'	'
Net income	$312	$364
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operations	'	'
Provision for credit losses	31	29
Depreciation and amortization	912	679
Amortization of upfront interest supplements	-247	-252
Net change in deferred income taxes	149	-21
Net change in other assets	190	-78
Net change in other liabilities	252	601
All other operating activities	62	-170
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	1,661	1,152
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'
Purchases of finance receivables (excluding wholesale and other)	-7,928	-7,240
Collections of finance receivables (excluding wholesale and other)	7,429	7,084
Purchases of operating lease vehicles	-3,074	-2,652
Liquidations of operating lease vehicles	1,551	967
Net change in wholesale receivables and other	-2,063	-2,062
Net change in notes receivable from affiliated companies	31	6
Purchases of marketable securities	-4,322	-9,256
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities	3,440	9,021
Settlements of derivatives	-119	-42
All other investing activities	49	6
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities	-5,006	-4,168
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'
Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt	11,698	9,183
Principal payments on long-term debt	-8,060	-6,630
Change in short-term debt, net	-1,179	-988
Cash distributions to parent	-28	-28
All other financing activities	-35	59
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	2,396	1,596
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-34	-156
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-983	-1,576
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1	9,424	9,189
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-983	-1,576
Cash and cash equivalents at March 31	$8,441	$7,613

Accounting_Policies

Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, and instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, these unaudited financial statements include all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations and financial condition for interim periods for Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, its consolidated subsidiaries and consolidated VIEs in which Ford Motor Credit Company LLC is the primary beneficiary (collectively referred to herein as “Ford Credit,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of results 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, 2013. We are an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company (“Ford”).
	We reclassified certain prior period amounts in our consolidated financial statements to conform to the presentation in our 2013 10-K Report.
	Provision for Income Taxes
	For interim tax reporting we estimate one single effective tax rate, which is applied to the year-to-date ordinary income/(loss). Tax effects of significant unusual or extraordinary items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur.
	Adoption of New Accounting Standards
	Income Taxes - Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. On January 1, 2014, we adopted the new accounting standard that requires an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a decrease in a deferred tax asset where a net operating loss, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists and certain criteria are met. The new accounting standard is consistent with our prior practice, thus the adoption did not impact our consolidated financial statements.
	Foreign Currency Matters - Parent’s Accounting for Cumulative Translation Adjustment. On January 1, 2014, we adopted the new accounting standard that clarifies the applicable guidance for a parent company's accounting for the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity. The new accounting standard is consistent with our prior practice, thus the adoption did not impact our consolidated financial statements.
	Liabilities - Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements. On January 1, 2014, we adopted the new accounting standard that provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements. The adoption of this accounting standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements or financial statement disclosures.

Finance_Receivables

Finance Receivables	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Financing Receivables	'
	FINANCE RECEIVABLES
	We segment our North America and International portfolio of finance receivables into “consumer” and “non-consumer” receivables. The receivables are generally secured by the vehicles, inventory, or other property being financed.
	Consumer Segment. Receivables in this portfolio segment include products offered to individuals and businesses that finance the acquisition of Ford and Lincoln vehicles from dealers for personal or commercial use. Retail financing includes retail installment contracts for new and used vehicles and direct financing leases with retail customers, government entities, daily rental companies, and fleet customers.
	Non-Consumer Segment. Receivables in this portfolio segment include products offered to automotive dealers and receivables purchased from Ford and its affiliates. The products include:
	•	Dealer financing – wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory, also known as floorplan financing, and loans to dealers to finance working capital and improvements to dealership facilities, finance the purchase of dealership real estate, and other dealer vehicle program financing. Wholesale financing is approximately 95% of our dealer financing.
	•	Other – purchased receivables from Ford and its affiliates, primarily related to the sale of parts and accessories to dealers, receivables from Ford related loans, and certain used vehicles from daily rental fleet companies. These receivables are excluded from our credit quality reporting since the performance of this group of receivables is generally guaranteed by Ford.
	Notes and accounts receivable from affiliated companies are presented separately on the balance sheet. These receivables are based on intercompany relationships and the balances are settled regularly. We do not assess these receivables for potential credit losses, nor are they subjected to aging analysis, credit quality reviews, or other formal assessments. As a result, Notes and accounts receivable from affiliated companies are not subject to the following disclosures contained herein.
	NOTE 2. FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)
	Finance Receivables, Net
	Finance receivables, net were as follows (in millions):
		March 31, 2014									December 31, 2013
		North America			International			Total Finance Receivables			North America			International			Total Finance Receivables
	Consumer
	Retail financing, gross (a)	$	40,687		$	11,353		$	52,040		$	40,902		$	10,797		$	51,699
	Less:  Unearned interest supplements (b)	(1,252		)	(249		)	(1,501		)	(1,255		)	(247		)	(1,502		)
	Consumer finance receivables	39,435			11,104			50,539			39,647			10,550			50,197
	Non-Consumer
	Dealer financing (a)(c)	23,173			9,292			32,465			22,139			8,232			30,371
	Other	972			404			1,376			1,050			375			1,425
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	24,145			9,696			33,841			23,189			8,607			31,796
	Total recorded investment	$	63,580		$	20,800		$	84,380		$	62,836		$	19,157		$	81,993
	Recorded investment in finance receivables (d)	$	63,580		$	20,800		$	84,380		$	62,836		$	19,157		$	81,993
	Less:  Allowance for credit losses (e)	(258		)	(76		)	(334		)	(280		)	(77		)	(357		)
	Finance receivables, net	$	63,322		$	20,724		$	84,046		$	62,556		$	19,080		$	81,636
	Net finance receivables subject to fair value (f)							$	82,338								$	79,969
	Fair Value							84,005									81,658
	__________
	(a)	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, includes North America consumer receivables of $20.4 billion and $21.8 billion and non-consumer receivables of $18.9 billion and $18.9 billion, respectively, and International consumer receivables of $6.4 billion and $5.9 billion and non-consumer receivables of $5.6 billion and $5.0 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 our other obligations or the claims of our other creditors. We hold the right to receive the excess cash flows not needed to pay the debt issued by, and other obligations of, the securitization entities that are parties to those securitization transactions. See Note 5 for additional information.
	(b)	Ford-sponsored special financing programs attributable to retail financing.
	(c)	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, includes $63 million and $67 million, respectively, of North America dealer financing receivables with entities (primarily dealers) that are reported as consolidated subsidiaries of Ford. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, includes $472 million and $399 million, respectively, of International dealer financing receivables with entities (primarily dealers) that are reported as consolidated subsidiaries of Ford. The associated vehicles that are being financed by us are reported as inventory on Ford’s balance sheet.
	(d)	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, excludes $184 million and $196 million, respectively, of accrued uncollected interest, which we report in Other assets on our balance sheet.
	(e)	See Note 4 for additional information related to our allowance for credit losses.
	(f)	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, excludes $1.7 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, of certain receivables (primarily direct financing leases) that are not subject to fair value disclosure requirements.
	NOTE 2. FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)
	Aging
	For all finance receivables, we define “past due” as any payment, including principal and interest, that is at least 31 days past the contractual due date. The recorded investment of consumer receivables greater than 90 days past due and still accruing interest was $11 million and $14 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The recorded investment of non-consumer receivables greater than 90 days past due and still accruing interest was $21 million and $21 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The aging analysis of finance receivables balances was as follows (in millions):
		31-Mar-14									December 31, 2013
		North America			International			Total			North America			International			Total
	Consumer
	31-60 days past due	$	583		$	50		$	633		$	715		$	39		$	754
	61-90 days past due	56			15			71			88			17			105
	91-120 days past due	15			7			22			18			9			27
	Greater than 120 days past due	32			26			58			37			26			63
	Total past due	686			98			784			858			91			949
	Current	38,749			11,006			49,755			38,789			10,459			49,248
	Consumer finance receivables	39,435			11,104			50,539			39,647			10,550			50,197
	Non-Consumer
	Total past due	28			55			83			49			40			89
	Current	24,117			9,641			33,758			23,140			8,567			31,707
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	24,145			9,696			33,841			23,189			8,607			31,796
	Total recorded investment	$	63,580		$	20,800		$	84,380		$	62,836		$	19,157		$	81,993
	Credit Quality
	Consumer Segment. When originating all classes of consumer receivables, we use a proprietary scoring system that measures the credit quality of the receivables using several factors, such as credit bureau information, consumer credit risk scores (e.g., FICO score), and contract characteristics. In addition to our proprietary scoring system, we consider other individual consumer factors, such as employment history, financial stability, and capacity to pay.
	Subsequent to origination, we review the credit quality of retail financing based on customer payment activity. As each customer develops a payment history, we use an internally-developed behavioral scoring model to assist in determining the best collection strategies which allows us to focus collection activity on higher-risk accounts. These models are used to refine our risk-based staffing model to ensure collection resources are aligned with portfolio risk. Based on data from this scoring model, contracts are categorized by collection risk. Our collection models evaluate several factors, including origination characteristics, updated credit bureau data, and payment patterns.
	Credit quality ratings for consumer receivables are based on our aging analysis. Refer to the aging table above. Consumer receivables credit quality ratings are as follows:
	•	Pass – current to 60 days past due
	•	Special Mention – 61 to 120 days past due and in intensified collection status
	•	Substandard – greater than 120 days past due and for which the uncollectible portion of the receivables has already been charged-off, as measured using the fair value of collateral
	NOTE 2. FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)
	Non-Consumer Segment. We extend credit to dealers primarily in the form of lines of credit to purchase new Ford and Lincoln vehicles as well as used vehicles. Payment is required when the dealer has sold the vehicle. Each non-consumer lending request is evaluated by taking into consideration the borrower’s financial condition and the underlying collateral securing the loan. We use a proprietary model to assign each dealer a risk rating. This model uses historical dealer performance data to identify key factors about a dealer that we consider most significant in predicting a dealer’s ability to meet its financial obligations. We also consider numerous other financial and qualitative factors of the dealer’s operations including capitalization and leverage, liquidity and cash flow, profitability, and credit history with ourselves and other creditors. A dealer’s risk rating does not reflect any guarantees or a dealer owner’s net worth.
	Dealers are assigned to one of four groups according to risk ratings as follows:
	•	Group I – strong to superior financial metrics
•	Group II – fair to favorable financial metrics
•	Group III – marginal to weak financial metrics
•	Group IV – poor financial metrics, including dealers classified as uncollectible
We suspend credit lines and extend no further funding to dealers classified in Group IV.
We regularly review our model to confirm the continued business significance and statistical predictability of the factors and update the model to incorporate new factors or other information that improves its statistical predictability. In addition, we regularly audit dealer inventory and dealer sales records to verify that the dealer is in possession of the financed vehicles and is promptly paying each receivable following the sale of the financed vehicle. The frequency of on-site vehicle inventory audits depends on the dealer’s risk rating. Under our policies, on-site vehicle inventory audits of low-risk dealers are conducted only as circumstances warrant in North America and at least annually internationally, and audits of higher risk dealers are conducted with increased frequency based on risk ratings worldwide. We perform a credit review of each dealer at least annually and adjust the dealer’s risk rating, if necessary.
The credit quality of non-consumer receivables is evaluated based on our internal dealer risk rating analysis. A dealer has the same risk rating for its entire dealer financing regardless of the type of financing.
The credit quality analysis of our dealer financing receivables was as follows (in millions):
	31-Mar-14									December 31, 2013
	North America			International			Total			North America			International			Total
Dealer financing
Group I	$	19,527		$	6,379		$	25,906		$	18,424		$	5,450		$	23,874
Group II	3,306			2,258			5,564			3,289			2,092			5,381
Group III	330			602			932			424			649			1,073
Group IV	10			53			63			2			41			43
Total recorded investment	$	23,173		$	9,292		$	32,465		$	22,139		$	8,232		$	30,371
NOTE 2. FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)
Impaired Receivables
Impaired consumer receivables include accounts that have been rewritten or modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that are considered to be Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”), as well as all accounts greater than 120 days past due. Impaired non-consumer receivables represent accounts with dealers that have weak or poor financial metrics or dealer financing that has been modified in TDRs. The recorded investment of consumer receivables that were impaired at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $424 million, or 0.8% of consumer receivables, and $435 million, or 0.9% of consumer receivables, respectively. The recorded investment of non-consumer receivables that were impaired at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $92 million, or 0.3% of non-consumer receivables, and $71 million, or 0.2% of non-consumer receivables, respectively. Impaired finance receivables are evaluated both collectively and specifically. See Note 4 for additional information related to the development of our allowance for credit losses.
Non-Accrual Receivables
The accrual of revenue is discontinued at the earlier of the time a receivable is determined to be uncollectible, at bankruptcy status notification, or greater than 120 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.
The recorded investment of consumer receivables in non-accrual status was $220 million, or 0.4% of consumer receivables, at March 31, 2014, and $238 million, or 0.5% of consumer receivables, at December 31, 2013. The recorded investment of non-consumer receivables in non-accrual status was $54 million, or 0.2% of non-consumer receivables, at March 31, 2014, and $41 million, or 0.1% of non-consumer receivables, at December 31, 2013.
Troubled Debt Restructurings
A restructuring of debt constitutes a TDR if we grant a concession to a borrower for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties that we otherwise would not consider. Consumer and non-consumer receivables that have a modified interest rate below market rate or that were modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, except non-consumer receivables that are current with minimal risk of loss, are considered to be TDRs. We do not grant concessions on the principal balance of our receivables. If a receivable is modified in a reorganization proceeding, all payment requirements of the reorganization plan need to be met before remaining balances are forgiven. The outstanding recorded investment at time of modification for consumer receivables that are considered to be TDRs was $50 million, or 0.1%, and $55 million, or 0.1%, of consumer receivables, during the periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The annualized subsequent default rate of TDRs that were previously modified in TDRs within the last twelve months and resulted in repossession for consumer receivables was 6.4% and 6.3% of TDRs at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were no non-consumer receivables involved in TDRs during the periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Finance receivables involved in TDRs are specifically assessed for impairment. An impairment charge is recorded as part of the provision to the allowance for credit losses for the amount that the recorded investment of the receivable exceeds its estimated fair value. Estimated fair value is based on either the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the contract’s original effective interest rate, or for receivables where foreclosure is probable, the fair value of the collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell. The allowance for credit losses related to all active consumer TDRs was $23 million and $22 million at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The allowance for credit losses related to all active non-consumer TDRs was de minimis during the periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Net_Investments_in_Operating_L

Net Investments in Operating Leases	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'
NET INVESTMENT IN OPERATING LEASES	'
	NET INVESTMENT IN OPERATING LEASES
	Net investment in operating leases consist primarily of lease contracts for vehicles with retail customers, daily rental companies, government entities, and fleet customers with terms of 60 months or less.
	Net investment in operating leases were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Vehicles, at cost, including acquisition costs	$	21,784		$	21,092
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(2,928		)	(2,792		)
	Net investment in operating leases before allowance for credit losses (a)	18,856			18,300
	Less: Allowance for credit losses	(24		)	(23		)
	Net investment in operating leases	$	18,832		$	18,277
	__________
	(a)	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, includes net investment in operating leases of $9.6 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively, that have been included in securitization transactions but continue to be reported in our consolidated financial statements. These net investment in operating leases 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 our other obligations or the claims of our other creditors. We hold the right to receive the excess cash flows not needed to pay the debt issued by, and other obligations of, the securitization entities that are parties to those securitization transactions. See Note 5 for additional information.

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses

Allowance for Credit Losses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES	'
	ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
	Following is an analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to finance receivables and net investment in operating leases for the periods ended March 31 (in millions):
		First Quarter 2014
		Finance Receivables									Net Investment in Operating Leases			Total Allowance
		Consumer			Non-Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses
	Beginning balance	$	327		$	30		$	357		$	23		$	380
	Charge-offs	(75		)	(2		)	(77		)	(28		)	(105		)
	Recoveries	34			5			39			14			53
	Provision for credit losses	23			(7		)	16			15			31
	Other (a)	(2		)	1			(1		)	—			(1		)
	Ending balance	$	307		$	27		$	334		$	24		$	358
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	284		$	24		$	308		$	24		$	332
	Specific impairment allowance	23			3			26			—			26
	Ending balance	307			27			334			24			$	358
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables and net investment in operating leases
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	50,115			33,749			83,864			18,856
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	424			92			516			—
	Recorded investment	50,539			33,841			84,380			18,856
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	50,232		$	33,814		$	84,046		$	18,832
	__________
	(a)	Represents amounts related to translation adjustments.
	NOTE 4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)
		First Quarter 2013
		Finance Receivables									Net Investment in Operating Leases			Total Allowance
		Consumer			Non-Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses
	Beginning balance	$	356		$	29		$	385		$	23		$	408
	Charge-offs	(79		)	(1		)	(80		)	(15		)	(95		)
	Recoveries	38			1			39			11			50
	Provision for credit losses	28			(2		)	26			3			29
	Other (a)	(3		)	—			(3		)	—			(3		)
	Ending balance	$	340		$	27		$	367		$	22		$	389
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	318		$	26		$	344		$	22		$	366
	Specific impairment allowance	22			1			23			—			23
	Ending balance	340			27			367			22			$	389
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables and net investment in operating leases
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	46,335			30,180			76,515			14,693
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	418			66			484			—
	Recorded investment	46,753			30,246			76,999			14,693
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	46,413		$	30,219		$	76,632		$	14,671
	__________
	(a)	Represents amounts related to translation adjustments.

Transfers_of_Receivables

Transfers of Receivables	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]	'
TRANSFERS OF RECEIVABLES	'
	TRANSFERS OF RECEIVABLES
	We securitize finance receivables and net investment in operating leases through a variety of programs using amortizing, variable funding, and revolving structures. We also sell finance receivables in structured financing transactions. Due to the similarities between securitization and structured financing, we refer to structured financings as securitization transactions. Our securitization programs are targeted to institutional investors in both public and private transactions in capital markets primarily in North America and Europe.
	We engage in securitization transactions to fund operations and to maintain liquidity. Our securitization transactions are recorded as asset-backed debt and the associated assets are not derecognized and continue to be included in our financial statements.
	The finance receivables sold for legal purposes and net investment in operating leases included in securitization transactions 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 our other obligations or the claims of our other creditors. We hold 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. The debt is the obligation of our consolidated securitization entities and not the obligation of Ford Credit or our other subsidiaries.
	Most of these securitization transactions utilize VIEs. See Note 6 for more information concerning VIEs. The following tables show the assets and debt related to our securitization transactions that were included in our financial statements (in billions):
		March 31, 2014
		Cash and Cash Equivalents			Finance Receivables and Net Investment in Operating Leases (a)							Related Debt
					Before Allowance			Allowance for		After Allowance
					for Credit Losses			Credit Losses		for Credit Losses
	VIE (b)
	Retail financing	$	1.7		$	21.2		$	0.2	$	21	$	18.8
	Wholesale financing	0.6			23.4			—		23.4		13.6
	Finance receivables	2.3			44.6			0.2		44.4		32.4
	Net investment in operating leases	0.5			9.6			—		9.6		6.6
	Total VIE	$	2.8		$	54.2		$	0.2	$	54	$	39
	Non-VIE
	Retail financing	$	0.3		$	5.6		$	—	$	5.6	$	5.3
	Wholesale financing	—			1.1			—		1.1		0.9
	Finance receivables	0.3			6.7			—		6.7		6.2
	Net investment in operating leases	—			—			—		—		—
	Total Non-VIE	$	0.3		$	6.7		$	—	$	6.7	$	6.2
	Total securitization transactions
	Retail financing	$	2		$	26.8		$	0.2	$	26.6	$	24.1
	Wholesale financing	0.6			24.5			—		24.5		14.5
	Finance receivables	2.6			51.3			0.2		51.1		38.6
	Net investment in operating leases	0.5			9.6			—		9.6		6.6
	Total securitization transactions	$	3.1		$	60.9		$	0.2	$	60.7	$	45.2
	__________
	(a)	Unearned interest supplements and residual support are excluded from securitization transactions.
	(b)	Includes assets to be used to settle the liabilities of the consolidated VIEs.
	NOTE 5. TRANSFERS OF RECEIVABLES (Continued)
		December 31, 2013
		Cash and Cash Equivalents			Finance Receivables and Net Investment in Operating Leases (a)							Related Debt
					Before Allowance			Allowance for		After Allowance
					for Credit Losses			Credit Losses		for Credit Losses
	VIE (b)
	Retail financing	$	1.9		$	23.1		$	0.2	$	22.9	$	20.3
	Wholesale financing	1.9			22.9			—		22.9		14.8
	Finance receivables	3.8			46			0.2		45.8		35.1
	Net investment in operating leases	0.4			8.1			—		8.1		5.6
	Total VIE	$	4.2		$	54.1		$	0.2	$	53.9	$	40.7
	Non-VIE
	Retail financing	$	0.2		$	4.6		$	—	$	4.6	$	4.4
	Wholesale financing	—			1			—		1		0.8
	Finance receivables	0.2			5.6			—		5.6		5.2
	Net investment in operating leases	—			—			—		—		—
	Total Non-VIE	$	0.2		$	5.6		$	—	$	5.6	$	5.2
	Total securitization transactions
	Retail financing	$	2.1		$	27.7		$	0.2	$	27.5	$	24.7
	Wholesale financing	1.9			23.9			—		23.9		15.6
	Finance receivables	4			51.6			0.2		51.4		40.3
	Net investment in operating leases	0.4			8.1			—		8.1		5.6
	Total securitization transactions	$	4.4		$	59.7		$	0.2	$	59.5	$	45.9
	__________
	(a)	Unearned interest supplements and residual support are excluded from securitization transactions.
	(b)	Includes assets to be used to settle the liabilities of the consolidated VIEs.
	Interest expense related to securitization debt for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2014			2013
	VIE	$	126		$	151
	Non-VIE	21			17
	Total securitization transactions	$	147		$	168
	Certain of our securitization entities enter into derivative transactions to mitigate interest rate exposure, primarily resulting from fixed-rate assets securing floating-rate debt and, in certain instances, currency exposure resulting from assets in one currency and debt in another currency. In many instances, the counterparty enters into offsetting derivative transactions with us to mitigate its interest rate risk resulting from derivatives with our securitization entities. See Note 7 for additional information regarding the accounting for derivatives. Our exposures based on the fair value of derivative instruments with external counterparties related to securitization programs were as follows (in millions):
	March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
	Derivative			Derivative			Derivative		Derivative
	Asset			Liability			Asset		Liability
Derivatives of the VIEs	$	1		$	73		$	5	$	88
Derivatives related to the VIEs	19			19			23		30
Other securitization related derivatives	5			6			5		7
Total exposures related to securitization	$	25		$	98		$	33	$	125
NOTE 5. TRANSFERS OF RECEIVABLES (Continued)
Derivative expense/(income) related to our securitization transactions for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
	First Quarter
	2014			2013
VIEs	$	20		$	(92	)
Related to the VIEs	(6		)	3
Other securitization related derivatives	4			1
Total derivative expense/(income) related to securitization	$	18		$	(88	)

Variable_Interest_Entities

Variable Interest Entities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]	'
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES	'
	VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
	A VIE is an entity that either (i) has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or (ii) has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. A VIE is consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Nearly all of our VIEs are special purpose entities used for our securitizations.
	We have the power to direct the activities of our special purpose entities when we have the ability to exercise discretion in the servicing of financial assets, issue additional debt, exercise a unilateral call option, add assets to revolving structures, or control investment decisions.
	Assets recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against our general assets. Conversely, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on our general assets; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs.
	VIEs of Which We Are the Primary Beneficiary
	We use special purpose entities to issue asset-backed securities in transactions to public and private investors, bank conduits, and government-sponsored entities or others who obtain funding from government programs. We have deemed most of these special purpose entities to be VIEs. The asset-backed securities are backed by finance receivables and interests in net investments in operating leases. The assets continue to be consolidated by us. We retain interests in our securitization VIEs, including subordinated securities issued by the VIEs, rights to cash held for the benefit of the securitization investors, and rights 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.
	The transactions create and pass along risks to the variable interest holders, depending on the assets securing the debt and the specific terms of the transactions. We aggregate and analyze the asset-backed securitization transactions based on the risk profile of the product and the type of funding structure, including:
	•	Retail financing – consumer credit risk and pre-payment risk
	•	Wholesale financing – dealer credit risk and Ford risk, as the receivables owned by the VIEs primarily arise from the financing provided by us to Ford-franchised dealers; therefore, the collections depend upon the sale of Ford vehicles
	•	Net investment in operating leases – vehicle residual value risk, consumer credit risk, and pre-payment risk
	As residual interest holder, we are exposed to the underlying residual and credit risk of the collateral and are exposed to interest rate risk in some transactions. The amount of risk absorbed by our residual interests generally is represented by and limited to the amount of overcollateralization of the assets securing the debt and any cash reserves.
	NOTE 6. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (Continued)
	We have no obligation to repurchase or replace any securitized asset that subsequently becomes delinquent in payment or otherwise is in default, except when representations and warranties about the eligibility of the securitized assets are breached, or when certain changes are made to the underlying asset contracts. Securitization investors have no recourse to us or our other assets and have no right to require us to repurchase the investments. We generally have no obligation to provide liquidity or contribute cash or additional assets to the VIEs and do not guarantee any asset-backed securities. We may be required to support the performance of certain securitization transactions, however, by increasing cash reserves.
	VIEs that are exposed to interest rate or currency risk have reduced their risks by entering into derivative transactions. In certain instances, we have entered into offsetting derivative transactions with the VIE to protect the VIE from the risks that are not mitigated through the derivative transactions between the VIE and its external counterparty. In other instances, we have entered into derivative transactions with the counterparty to protect the counterparty from risks absorbed through its derivative transactions with the VIEs.
	Although not contractually required, we regularly support our wholesale securitization programs by repurchasing receivables of a dealer from a VIE when the dealer’s performance is at risk, which transfers the corresponding risk of loss from the VIE to us. In order to continue to fund the wholesale receivables, we also may contribute additional cash or wholesale receivables if the collateral falls below the required levels. The balances of cash related to these contributions were $26 million and $0 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and ranged from $0 to $68 million during the first quarter of 2014. In addition, while not contractually required, we may purchase the commercial paper issued by our FCAR Owner Trust asset-backed commercial paper program.
	See Note 5 for information on the financial position and financial performance of our VIEs and Notes 7 and 12 for additional information regarding derivatives.
	VIEs of Which We Are Not the Primary Beneficiary
	We have an investment in Forso Nordic AB, a joint venture determined to be a VIE of which we are not the primary beneficiary. The joint venture provides retail and dealer financing in its local markets and is financed by external debt and additional subordinated debt provided by the joint venture partner. The operating agreement indicates that the power to direct economically significant activities is shared with the joint venture partner, and the obligation to absorb losses or right to receive benefits resides primarily with the joint venture partner. Our investment in the joint venture is accounted for as an equity method investment and is included in Other assets. Our maximum exposure to any potential losses associated with this VIE is limited to our equity investment and amounted to $73 million and $72 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
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 interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. To manage these risks, we enter into various derivative contracts:
	•	Interest rate contracts including swaps, caps, and floors that are used to manage the effects of interest rate fluctuations;
	•	Foreign currency exchange contracts that are used to manage foreign exchange exposure; and
	•	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts that are used to manage foreign currency and interest rate exposures on foreign-denominated debt.
	Our derivatives are over-the-counter customized derivative transactions and are not exchange traded. We review our hedging program, derivative positions, and overall risk management strategy on a regular basis.
	Derivative assets and derivative liabilities are recorded in Derivative financial instruments on our balance sheet at fair value and presented on a gross basis.
	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. Cash flows and the profit impact associated with designated hedges are reported in the same category as the underlying hedged item.
	Some derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting; for others, we elect not to apply hedge accounting. Regardless, we only enter into transactions that we believe will be highly effective at offsetting the underlying economic risk. We report net interest settlements and accruals and changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in Other income, net. Cash flows associated with non-designated or de-designated derivatives are reported in Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities in our statement of cash flows.
	Fair Value Hedges. We use derivatives to reduce the risk of changes in the fair value of debt. We have designated certain receive-fixed, pay-float interest rate swaps as fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt. The risk being hedged is the risk of changes in the fair value of the hedged debt attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate. If the hedge relationship is deemed to be highly effective, we record the changes in the fair value of the hedged debt related to the risk being hedged in Debt with the offset in Other income, net. The change in fair value of the related derivative (excluding accrued interest) also is recorded in Other income, net.
	Net interest settlements and accruals on fair value hedges are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. We report net interest settlements and accruals in Interest expense. We report foreign currency revaluation on accrued interest in Other income, net. The cash flows associated with fair value hedges are reported in Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities in our statement of cash flows.
	Hedge ineffectiveness is the difference between the change in fair value of the derivative instrument and the change in fair value of the hedged item attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate. Ineffectiveness is recorded directly to income.
	When a fair value hedge is de-designated, or when the derivative is terminated before maturity, the fair value adjustment to the hedged debt continues to be reported as part of the carrying value of the debt and is amortized over its remaining life.
	NOTE 7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)
	Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments
	The following table summarizes by hedge designation the pre-tax gains/(losses) recognized in income for the periods ended March 31 (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2014			2013
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts
	Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness	$	69		$	61
	Ineffectiveness (a)	5			(6		)
	Total	$	74		$	55
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	$	(18	)	$	2
	Foreign currency exchange contracts (b)	(5		)	75
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts (b)	(5		)	138
	Total	$	(28	)	$	215
	__________
	(a)	For the first quarter of 2014 and 2013, hedge ineffectiveness reflects change in fair value on derivatives of $105 million gain and $91 million loss, respectively, and change in value on hedged debt attributable to the change in benchmark interest rate of $100 million loss and $85 million gain, respectively.
	(b)	Gains/(Losses) related to foreign currency derivatives were mostly offset by net revaluation impacts on foreign denominated debt, which were also recorded in Other income, net.
	Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments
	The following table summarizes the notional amount and estimated fair value of our derivative financial instruments (in millions):
		March 31, 2014									31-Dec-13
		Notional			Fair Value of Assets			Fair Value of Liabilities			Notional			Fair Value of Assets		Fair Value of Liabilities
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts	$	18,637		$	338		$	175		$	18,778		$	360	$	179
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	66,917			325			109			69,863			224		126
	Foreign currency exchange contracts (a)	2,271			4			21			2,410			1		25
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	2,927			1			165			2,620			—		176
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	72,115			330			295			74,893			225		327
	Total derivative financial instruments	$	90,752		$	668		$	470		$	93,671		$	585	$	506
	__________
	(a)	Includes forward contracts between Ford Credit and an affiliated company.
	NOTE 7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Continued)
	Notional amounts are presented on a gross basis. The notional amounts of the derivative financial instruments do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, therefore, are not a direct measure of our exposure to the financial risks described above. The amounts exchanged are calculated by reference to the notional amounts and by other terms of the derivatives, such as interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates.
	Counterparty Risk
	The use of derivatives exposes us to the risk that a counterparty may default on a derivative contract. We establish exposure limits for each counterparty to minimize this risk and provide counterparty diversification. Substantially all of our derivative exposures are with counterparties that have an investment grade rating. The aggregate fair value of derivative instruments in asset positions at March 31, 2014 was $668 million, representing the maximum loss we would recognize at that date if all counterparties failed to perform as contracted. We enter into master agreements with counterparties that may allow for netting of exposures in the event of default or termination of the counterparty agreement due to breach of contract.
	The gross and net amounts of derivative assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Fair Value of Assets			Fair Value of Liabilities			Fair Value of Assets			Fair Value of Liabilities
	Gross derivative amounts recognized in the balance sheet	$	668		$	470		$	585		$	506
	Gross derivative amounts not offset in the balance sheet that are eligible for offsetting	(307		)	(307		)	(296		)	(296		)
	Net amount	$	361		$	163		$	289		$	210
	We may receive or pledge cash collateral with certain counterparties based on our net position with regard to foreign currency derivative contracts. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we did not receive or pledge any cash collateral.
	We include an adjustment for non-performance risk in the measurement of fair value of derivative instruments. Our adjustment for non-performance risk is relative to a measure based on an unadjusted inter-bank deposit rate (e.g., LIBOR). At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our adjustment increased derivative assets by $2 million and $2 million, respectively, and decreased our derivative liabilities by $12 million and $25 million, respectively. See Note 12 for additional information regarding valuation methodologies.

Other_Assets_and_Other_Liabili

Other Assets and Other Liabilities and Deferred Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Assets and Other Liabilities and Deferred Income [Abstract]	'
OTHER ASSETS AND OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED INCOME	'
	OTHER ASSETS AND OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED INCOME
	Other assets and other liabilities and deferred income consist of various balance sheet items that are combined for financial statement presentation due to their respective materiality compared with other individual asset and liability items.
	Other assets were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued interest and other non-finance receivables	$	1,133	$	1,010
	Collateral held for resale, at net realizable value	545		399
	Restricted cash (a)	116		169
	Deferred charges	238		252
	Deferred charges – income taxes	180		184
	Prepaid reinsurance premiums and other reinsurance receivables	354		340
	Investment in non-consolidated affiliates	133		133
	Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (b)	120		120
	Other	76		59
	Total other assets	$	2,895	$	2,666
	__________
	(a)	Restricted cash primarily includes cash held to meet certain local governmental and regulatory reserve requirements and cash held under the terms of certain contractual agreements. Restricted cash does not include required minimum balances or cash securing debt issued through securitization transactions.
	(b)	Accumulated depreciation was $329 million and $343 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Other liabilities and deferred income were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Interest payable	$	586	$	615
	Tax related payables to Ford and affiliated companies	730		941
	Unrecognized tax benefits	110		101
	Unearned insurance premiums	363		350
	Other	414		515
	Total other liabilities and deferred income	$	2,203	$	2,522
	In the first quarter of 2014 and in the year ended December 31, 2013, we paid $262 million and $288 million, respectively, to Ford to settle tax related payables which were reflected in Other liabilities and deferred income. The payment in the first quarter of 2013 reduced the liability for unrecognized tax benefits reflecting the settlement of tax deficiencies related to the 2008 and 2009 tax years.

Debt_Debt_Notes

Debt Debt (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	DEBT
	We have a commercial paper program with qualified institutional investors. We also obtain other short-term funding from the issuance of demand notes to retail investors through our floating rate demand notes program. We have certain securitization programs that issue short-term asset-backed debt securities that are sold to institutional investors. Bank borrowings by several of our international affiliates in the ordinary course of business are an additional source of short-term funding. We obtain long-term debt funding through the issuance of a variety of unsecured and asset-backed debt securities in the U.S. and international capital markets.
	Asset-backed debt issued in securitizations is the obligation of the consolidated securitization entity that issued the debt and is payable only out of collections on the underlying securitized assets and related enhancements. This asset-backed debt is not the obligation of Ford Credit or our other subsidiaries.
	Debt is recorded on our balance sheet at par value adjusted for unamortized discount or premium (with the exception of fair value adjustments related to debt in designated hedge relationships; see Note 7 for further policy information). Debt due within one year at issuance is classified as short-term. Debt due after one year at issuance is classified as long-term. Discounts, premiums, and costs directly related to the issuance of debt generally are capitalized and amortized over the life of the debt or put date and recorded in Interest expense using the effective interest method. Gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt are recorded in Other income, net.
	Interest rates and debt outstanding were as follows (in millions):
		Interest Rates
		Average Contractual					Average Effective					Debt
		2014		2013			2014			2013		March 31,			December 31,
												2014			2013
	Short-term debt
	Asset-backed commercial paper	0.2	%	0.2	%							$	1,331		$	3,364
	Floating rate demand notes	1.1	%	1.1	%							5,513			5,319
	Other asset-backed short-term debt	0.7	%	0.7	%							1,972			1,963
	Commercial paper	0.8	%	0.9	%							2,464			2,003
	Other short-term debt	5.7	%	5.3	%							2,532			2,372
	Total short-term debt	1.7	%	1.5	%		1.8	%		1.5	%	13,812			15,021
	Long-term debt
	Senior indebtedness
	Notes payable within one year											5,675			4,479
	Notes payable after one year											39,533			38,617
	Asset-backed debt
	Notes payable within one year											17,409			17,322
	Notes payable after one year											24,448			23,238
	Unamortized discount											(77		)	(87		)
	Fair value adjustments											190			103
	Total long-term debt	2.9	%	3	%		3.1	%		3.2	%	87,178			83,672
	Total debt	2.7	%	2.8	%		2.9	%		3	%	$	100,990		$	98,693
	Fair value of debt											$	103,968		$	101,866
	With the exception of commercial paper, which is issued at a discount, the average contractual rates reflect the stated contractual interest rate. Average effective rates reflect the average contractual interest rate plus amortization of discounts, premiums, and issuance fees. Fair value adjustments relate to designated fair value hedges of unsecured debt.
	NOTE 9. DEBT (Continued)
	The fair value of debt reflects interest accrued but not yet paid of $586 million and $618 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Interest accrued is reported in Other liabilities and deferred income for outside debt and Accounts payable - affiliated companies for debt with affiliated companies. The fair value of debt also includes $10.5 billion and $9.7 billion of short-term debt at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, carried at cost, which approximates fair value. See Note 12 for additional information.
	Debt with affiliated companies included in the above table was as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Other short-term debt	$	10		$	27
	Notes payable within one year	100			4
	Notes payable after one year	231			307
	Total debt with affiliated companies	$	341		$	338
	Debt Repurchases and Calls. From time to time and based on market conditions, we may repurchase or call some of our outstanding unsecured and asset-backed debt. If we have excess liquidity and it is an economically favorable use of our available cash, we may repurchase or call debt at a price lower or higher than its carrying value, resulting in a gain or loss on extinguishment.
	In the first quarter of 2014, through market transactions, we called an aggregate principal amount of $195 million (of which none were maturing in 2014) of our unsecured debt. As a result, we recorded a pre-tax loss of $1 million, net of unamortized premiums, discounts, and fees in Other income, net. There were no repurchase or call transactions for asset-backed debt during the first quarter of 2014.
	In the first quarter of 2013, through market transactions, we called an aggregate principal amount of $33 million (of which none were maturing in 2013) of our unsecured debt. As a result, we recorded a de minimis pre-tax loss, net of unamortized premiums, discounts, and fees in Other income, net. There were no repurchase or call transactions for asset-backed debt during the first quarter of 2013.
	Debt Maturities. Short-term and long-term debt matures at various dates through 2048. At March 31, 2014, maturities were as follows (in millions):
		2014 (a)			2015 (b)				2016			2017			2018			Thereafter (c)		Total
	Unsecured debt	$	13,013		$	9,961			$	9,293		$	7,298		$	5,596		$	10,556	$	55,717
	Asset-backed debt	15,300			14,905				9,293			4,546			498			618		45,160
	Total	28,313			24,866				18,586			11,844			6,094			11,174		100,877
	Unamortized (discount)/premium																			(77		)
	Fair value adjustments																			190
	Total debt																			$	100,990
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	(a)	Includes $12,668 million for short-term and $15,645 million for long-term debt.
	(b)	Includes $1,144 million for short-term and $23,722 million for long-term debt.
	(c)	Includes $10,540 million of unsecured debt maturing between 2019 and 2024 with the remaining balance maturing after 2031.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)	'
	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	The changes in the accumulated balance of AOCI for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2014			2013
	Foreign currency translation
	Beginning balance	$	717		$	743
	Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation	(82		)	(187		)
	Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(82		)	(187		)
	Ending balance	$	635		$	556
	Total AOCI ending balance at March 31	$	635		$	556

Other_Income

Other Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
OTHER INCOME	'
	OTHER INCOME
	Other income consists of various line items that are combined on the income statement due to their respective materiality compared with other individual income and expense items.
	The amounts included in Other income, net were as follows for the periods ended March 31 (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2014			2013
	Gains/(Losses) on derivatives (a)	$	(23	)	$	209
	Currency revaluation gains/(losses) (a)	7			(208		)
	Interest and investment income	14			15
	Insurance fee income	26			16
	Other	27			45
	Total other income, net	$	51		$	77
	__________
	(a)	Currency revaluation gains/(losses) primarily related to foreign denominated debt were mostly offset by gains/(losses) on derivatives. See Note 7 for detail by derivative instrument and risk type.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Cash equivalents, marketable securities, and derivative financial instruments are presented in our financial statements on a recurring basis at fair value, while other assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis such as when we have an asset impairment.
	Fair Value Measurements
	In measuring fair value, we use various valuation methodologies and prioritize the use of observable inputs. The use of observable and unobservable inputs and their significance in measuring fair value are reflected in our fair value hierarchy assessment.
	•	Level 1 – inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable
	•	Level 2 – inputs include quoted prices for similar instruments and observable inputs such as interest rates, currency exchange rates, and yield curves
	•	Level 3 – inputs include data not observable in the market and reflect management judgment about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the instruments
	We review the inputs to the fair value measurements to ensure they are appropriately categorized within the fair value hierarchy. Transfers into and transfers out of the hierarchy levels are recognized as if they had taken place at the end of the reporting period.
	Valuation Methodologies
	Cash and Cash Equivalents. Included in Cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value due to interest rate, quoted price, or penalty on withdrawal. A debt security is classified as a cash equivalent if it meets these criteria and if it has a remaining time to maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition. Amounts on deposit and available upon demand, or negotiated to provide for daily liquidity without penalty, are classified as Cash and cash equivalents. Time deposits, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts that meet the above criteria are reported at par value on our balance sheet and are excluded from the tables below.
	Marketable Securities. Investments in securities with a maturity date greater than three months at the date of purchase and other securities for which there is more than an insignificant risk of change in value due to interest rate, quoted price, or penalty on withdrawal are classified as Marketable securities. We generally measure fair value using prices obtained from pricing services. Pricing methodologies and inputs to valuation models used by the pricing services depend on the security type (i.e., asset class). Where possible, fair values are generated using market inputs including quoted prices (the closing price in an exchange market), bid prices (the price at which a buyer stands ready to purchase), and other market information. For fixed income securities that are not actively traded, the pricing services use alternative methods to determine fair value for the securities, including: quotes for similar fixed-income securities, matrix pricing, discounted cash flow using benchmark curves, or other factors. In certain cases, when market data are not available, we may use broker quotes to determine fair value.
	An annual review is performed on the security prices received from our pricing services, which includes discussion and analysis of the inputs used by the pricing services to value our securities. We also compare the price of certain securities sold close to the quarter end to the price of the same security at the balance sheet date to ensure the reported fair value is reasonable.
	Realized and unrealized gains and losses and interest income on our marketable securities are recorded in other income/(loss), net. Realized gains and losses are measured using the specific identification method.
	We have entered into repurchase agreements with certain counterparties where we are the transferee. These agreements allow us to offset our entire gross exposure in the event of default or breach of contract.  The gross value of these assets and liabilities reflected on our balance sheet at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $308 million and $227 million, respectively.
	NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
	Derivative Financial Instruments. Our derivatives are over-the-counter customized derivative transactions and are not exchange traded. We estimate the fair value of these instruments using industry-standard valuation models such as a discounted cash flow. These models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based expectations for interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and the contractual terms of the derivative instruments. The discount rate used is the relevant interbank deposit rate (e.g., LIBOR) plus an adjustment for non-performance risk. The adjustment reflects the full credit default swap (“CDS”) spread applied to a net exposure, by counterparty, considering the master netting agreements. We use our counterparty’s CDS spread when we are in a net asset position and our own CDS spread when we are in a net liability position.
	Finance Receivables. We measure finance receivables at fair value for purposes of disclosure (see Note 2) using internal valuation models. These models project future cash flows of financing contracts based on scheduled contract payments (including principal and interest). The projected cash flows are discounted to present value based on assumptions regarding credit losses, pre-payment speed, and applicable spreads to approximate current rates. Our assumptions regarding pre-payment speed and credit losses are based on historical performance. The fair value of finance receivables is categorized within Level 3 of the hierarchy.
	On a nonrecurring basis, we also measure at fair value retail contracts greater than 120 days past due or deemed to be uncollectible, and individual dealer loans probable of foreclosure. We use the fair value of collateral, adjusted for estimated costs to sell, to determine the fair value of our receivables. The collateral for a retail receivable is the vehicle financed, and for dealer loans is real estate or other property.
	The fair value of collateral for retail receivables is calculated based on the number of contracts multiplied by the loss severity and the probability of default (“POD”) percentage, or the outstanding receivable balances multiplied by the average recovery value (“ARV”) percentage to determine the fair value adjustment.
	The fair value of collateral for dealer loans is determined by reviewing various appraisals, which include total adjusted appraised value of land and improvements, alternate use appraised value, broker’s opinion of value, and purchase offers. The fair value adjustment is calculated by comparing the net carrying value of the dealer loan and the estimated fair value of collateral.
	The fair value of retail and dealer loans measured on a nonrecurring basis was $55 million and $61 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Changes in the significant unobservable inputs will not materially affect the fair value of these loans. The fair value adjustment recorded to expense for these receivables was $19 million and $25 million during the first quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Debt. We measure debt at fair value for purposes of disclosure (see Note 9) using quoted prices for our own debt with approximately the same remaining maturities, where possible. Where quoted prices are not available, we estimate fair value using discounted cash flows and market-based expectations for interest rates, credit risk, and the contractual terms of the debt instruments. For certain short-term debt with an original maturity date of one year or less, we assume that book value is a reasonable approximation of debt’s fair value. The fair value of debt is categorized within Level 2 of the hierarchy.
	NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
	Input Hierarchy of Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following table categorizes the fair values of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our balance sheet, none of which are Level 3 (in millions):
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total
	Assets
	Cash equivalents-financial instruments
	Non-U.S. government	$	—	$	75	$	75	$	—	$	24	$	24
	Total cash equivalents-financial instruments (a)	—		75		75		—		24		24
	Marketable securities
	U.S. government	794		—		794		418		—		418
	U.S. government-sponsored enterprises	—		340		340		—		25		25
	Non-U.S. government agencies (b)	—		303		303		—		128		128
	Corporate debt	—		1,246		1,246		—		1,273		1,273
	Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed	—		41		41		—		43		43
	Non-U.S. government	—		93		93		—		56		56
	Total marketable securities	794		2,023		2,817		418		1,525		1,943
	Derivative financial instruments
	Interest rate contracts	—		663		663		—		584		584
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	—		4		4		—		1		1
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	—		1		1		—		—		—
	Total derivative financial instruments	—		668		668		—		585		585
	Total assets at fair value	$	794	$	2,766	$	3,560	$	418	$	2,134	$	2,552
	Liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments
	Interest rate contracts	$	—	$	284	$	284	$	—	$	305	$	305
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	—		21		21		—		25		25
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	—		165		165		—		176		176
	Total derivative financial instruments	—		470		470		—		506		506
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	470	$	470	$	—	$	506	$	506
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	(a)	Excludes time deposits, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts reported at par value on our balance sheet totaling $6.2 billion and $6.6 billion at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. In addition to these cash equivalents, we also had cash on hand totaling $2.1 billion and $2.8 billion at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	(b)	Includes notes issued by non-U.S. government agencies, as well as notes issued by supranational institutions.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	We conduct our financing operations directly and indirectly through our subsidiaries and affiliates. We offer substantially similar products and services throughout many different regions, subject to local legal restrictions and market conditions. We divide our business segments based on geographic regions: the North America Segment (includes operations in the United States and Canada) and the International Segment (includes operations in all other countries).
	We measure the performance of our segments primarily on an income before income taxes basis, after excluding the impact to earnings from gains and losses related to market valuation adjustments to derivatives primarily related to movements in interest rates. These adjustments are included in unallocated risk management and are excluded in assessing our North America and International Segment performance, because they are carried out on a centralized basis at the corporate level, with only certain elements allocated to these segments. We also adjust segment performance to re-allocate interest expense between the North America and International Segments reflecting debt and equity levels proportionate to their product risk. Receivables for the North America and International Segments are presented on a managed basis. Management believes that managed receivables is the appropriate measurement of business growth, as it closely approximates the customers’ outstanding balance on the receivables, which is the basis for earning revenue. As a result, managed receivables equals total net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases, excluding unearned interest supplements and residual support, allowance for credit losses, and other (primarily accumulated supplemental depreciation).
	Key operating data for our business segments for the periods ended or at March 31 were as follows (in millions):
						Unallocated/Eliminations
		North		International		Unallocated			Adjustment to			Total Unallocated/Eliminations			Total
		America		Segment		Risk Management			Receivables (a)
		Segment
	First Quarter 2014
	Total revenue (b)	$	1,769	$	401	$	(11	)	$	—		$	(11	)	$	2,159
	Income before income taxes	378		132		(11		)	—			(11		)	499
	Other disclosures
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	695		10		—			—			—			705
	Interest expense	512		154		—			—			—			666
	Provision for credit losses	29		2		—			—			—			31
	Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	85,130		21,335		—			(3,587		)	(3,587		)	102,878
	Total assets	92,566		25,798		—			—			—			118,364
	First Quarter 2013
	Total revenue (b)	$	1,582	$	369	$	9		$	—		$	9		$	1,960
	Income before income taxes	407		91		9			—			9			507
	Other disclosures
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	476		5		—			—			—			481
	Interest expense	517		166		—			—			—			683
	Provision for credit losses	22		7		—			—			—			29
	Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	76,829		17,496		—			(2,999		)	(2,999		)	91,326
	Total assets	83,523		22,413		—			—			—			105,936
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	(a)	Includes unearned interest supplements and residual support, allowances for credit losses, and other (primarily accumulated supplemental depreciation).
	(b)	Represents Total financing revenue, Insurance premiums earned, and Other income, net.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Commitments and contingencies consist primarily of lease commitments, guarantees and indemnifications, and litigation and claims.
	Guarantees and Indemnifications
	Guarantees and indemnifications are recorded at fair value at their inception. We regularly review our performance risk under these arrangements, and in the event it becomes probable we will be required to perform under the guarantee or indemnification, the amount of probable payment is recorded.
	In some cases, we have guaranteed debt and other financial obligations of unconsolidated affiliates, including Ford. Expiration dates vary, and guarantees will terminate on payment and/or cancellation of the obligation. A payment by us would be triggered by failure of the guaranteed party to fulfill its obligation covered by the guarantee. In some circumstances, we are entitled to recover from Ford or an affiliate of Ford amounts paid by us under the guarantee. However, our ability to enforce these rights is sometimes stayed until the guaranteed party is paid in full.
	In the ordinary course of business, we execute contracts involving indemnifications standard in the industry and indemnifications specific to a transaction. These indemnifications might include and are not limited to claims relating to any of the following: environmental, tax, and shareholder matters; intellectual property rights; governmental regulations and employment-related matters; dealers and other commercial contractual relationships; and financial matters, such as securitizations. Performance under these indemnities generally would be triggered by a breach of terms of the contract or by a third-party claim. While some of these indemnifications are limited in nature, many of them do not limit potential payment. Therefore, we are unable to estimate a maximum amount of future payments that could result from claims made under these unlimited indemnities.
	The maximum potential payments under these guarantees and limited indemnities totaled $102 million and $100 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Of these values, $96 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, were counter-guaranteed by Ford to us. The carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and limited indemnities were de minimis at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	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 governmental regulations; tax matters; alleged illegal acts resulting in fines or penalties; financial services; employment-related matters; dealers and other contractual relationships; personal injury matters; 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, sanctions, 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.
	Litigation and claims are accrued 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 of our prevailing, and the severity of any potential loss. We reevaluate and update our accruals as matters progress over time.
	NOTE 14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
	For nearly all of our matters, where our historical experience with similar matters is of limited value (i.e., “non-pattern matters”), we evaluate matters 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. It is reasonably possible that some of the matters for which accruals have not been established could be decided unfavorably to us and could require us to pay damages or make other expenditures in amounts or a range of amounts that cannot be estimated at March 31, 2014. We do not reasonably expect, based on our analysis, that such matters would have a material effect on future financial statements for a particular year, although such an outcome is possible.
	As noted, the litigation process is subject to many uncertainties, and the outcome of individual litigated 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.

Accounting_Policies_Policies

Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	We measure the performance of our segments primarily on an income before income taxes basis, after excluding the impact to earnings from gains and losses related to market valuation adjustments to derivatives primarily related to movements in interest rates. These adjustments are included in unallocated risk management and are excluded in assessing our North America and International Segment performance, because they are carried out on a centralized basis at the corporate level, with only certain elements allocated to these segments. We also adjust segment performance to re-allocate interest expense between the North America and International Segments reflecting debt and equity levels proportionate to their product risk. Receivables for the North America and International Segments are presented on a managed basis. Management believes that managed receivables is the appropriate measurement of business growth, as it closely approximates the customers’ outstanding balance on the receivables, which is the basis for earning revenue.
Basis of Accounting and Intercompany Transactions [Abstract]	'
Basis of Accounting and Intercompany Transactions [Policy Text Block]	'
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, and instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.
Reclassifications [Abstract]	'
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	We reclassified certain prior period amounts in our consolidated financial statements to conform to the presentation in our 2013 10-K Report.
Lease Policy [Abstract]	'
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Net investment in operating leases consist primarily of lease contracts for vehicles with retail customers, daily rental companies, government entities, and fleet customers with terms of 60 months or less.
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Impaired Receivables
	Impaired consumer receivables include accounts that have been rewritten or modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that are considered to be Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDRs”), as well as all accounts greater than 120 days past due. Impaired non-consumer receivables represent accounts with dealers that have weak or poor financial metrics or dealer financing that has been modified in TDRs.
	Aging
	For all finance receivables, we define “past due” as any payment, including principal and interest, that is at least 31 days past the contractual due date
	Non-Accrual Receivables
	The accrual of revenue is discontinued at the earlier of the time a receivable is determined to be uncollectible, at bankruptcy status notification, or greater than 120 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 Restructurings
	A restructuring of debt constitutes a TDR if we grant a concession to a borrower for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties that we otherwise would not consider. Consumer and non-consumer receivables that have a modified interest rate below market rate or that were modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, except non-consumer receivables that are current with minimal risk of loss, are considered to be TDRs. We do not grant concessions on the principal balance of our receivables. If a receivable is modified in a reorganization proceeding, all payment requirements of the reorganization plan need to be met before remaining balances are forgiven.
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]	'
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	A VIE is an entity that either (i) has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or (ii) has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. A VIE is consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Nearly all of our VIEs are special purpose entities used for our securitizations.
	We have the power to direct the activities of our special purpose entities when we have the ability to exercise discretion in the servicing of financial assets, issue additional debt, exercise a unilateral call option, add assets to revolving structures, or control investment decisions.
	Assets recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against our general assets. Conversely, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on our general assets; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Derivative assets and derivative liabilities are recorded in Derivative financial instruments on our balance sheet at fair value and presented on a gross basis.
	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. Cash flows and the profit impact associated with designated hedges are reported in the same category as the underlying hedged item.
	Some derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting; for others, we elect not to apply hedge accounting. Regardless, we only enter into transactions that we believe will be highly effective at offsetting the underlying economic risk. We report net interest settlements and accruals and changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in Other income, net. Cash flows associated with non-designated or de-designated derivatives are reported in Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities in our statement of cash flows.
	Fair Value Hedges. We use derivatives to reduce the risk of changes in the fair value of debt. We have designated certain receive-fixed, pay-float interest rate swaps as fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt. The risk being hedged is the risk of changes in the fair value of the hedged debt attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate. If the hedge relationship is deemed to be highly effective, we record the changes in the fair value of the hedged debt related to the risk being hedged in Debt with the offset in Other income, net. The change in fair value of the related derivative (excluding accrued interest) also is recorded in Other income, net.
	Net interest settlements and accruals on fair value hedges are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. We report net interest settlements and accruals in Interest expense. We report foreign currency revaluation on accrued interest in Other income, net. The cash flows associated with fair value hedges are reported in Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities in our statement of cash flows.
	Hedge ineffectiveness is the difference between the change in fair value of the derivative instrument and the change in fair value of the hedged item attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate. Ineffectiveness is recorded directly to income.
	When a fair value hedge is de-designated, or when the derivative is terminated before maturity, the fair value adjustment to the hedged debt continues to be reported as part of the carrying value of the debt and is amortized over its remaining life.
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	For interim tax reporting we estimate one single effective tax rate, which is applied to the year-to-date ordinary income/(loss). Tax effects of significant unusual or extraordinary items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur.
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	In measuring fair value, we use various valuation methodologies and prioritize the use of observable inputs. The use of observable and unobservable inputs and their significance in measuring fair value are reflected in our fair value hierarchy assessment.
	•	Level 1 – inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable
	•	Level 2 – inputs include quoted prices for similar instruments and observable inputs such as interest rates, currency exchange rates, and yield curves
	•	Level 3 – inputs include data not observable in the market and reflect management judgment about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the instruments
	We review the inputs to the fair value measurements to ensure they are appropriately categorized within the fair value hierarchy. Transfers into and transfers out of the hierarchy levels are recognized as if they had taken place at the end of the reporting period.
	Valuation Methodologies
	Cash and Cash Equivalents. Included in Cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value due to interest rate, quoted price, or penalty on withdrawal. A debt security is classified as a cash equivalent if it meets these criteria and if it has a remaining time to maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition. Amounts on deposit and available upon demand, or negotiated to provide for daily liquidity without penalty, are classified as Cash and cash equivalents. Time deposits, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts that meet the above criteria are reported at par value on our balance sheet and are excluded from the tables below.
	Marketable Securities. Investments in securities with a maturity date greater than three months at the date of purchase and other securities for which there is more than an insignificant risk of change in value due to interest rate, quoted price, or penalty on withdrawal are classified as Marketable securities. We generally measure fair value using prices obtained from pricing services. Pricing methodologies and inputs to valuation models used by the pricing services depend on the security type (i.e., asset class). Where possible, fair values are generated using market inputs including quoted prices (the closing price in an exchange market), bid prices (the price at which a buyer stands ready to purchase), and other market information. For fixed income securities that are not actively traded, the pricing services use alternative methods to determine fair value for the securities, including: quotes for similar fixed-income securities, matrix pricing, discounted cash flow using benchmark curves, or other factors. In certain cases, when market data are not available, we may use broker quotes to determine fair value.
	An annual review is performed on the security prices received from our pricing services, which includes discussion and analysis of the inputs used by the pricing services to value our securities. We also compare the price of certain securities sold close to the quarter end to the price of the same security at the balance sheet date to ensure the reported fair value is reasonable.
	Realized and unrealized gains and losses and interest income on our marketable securities are recorded in other income/(loss), net. Realized gains and losses are measured using the specific identification method.
	We have entered into repurchase agreements with certain counterparties where we are the transferee. These agreements allow us to offset our entire gross exposure in the event of default or breach of contract.  The gross value of these assets and liabilities reflected on our balance sheet at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $308 million and $227 million, respectively.
	NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Continued)
	Derivative Financial Instruments. Our derivatives are over-the-counter customized derivative transactions and are not exchange traded. We estimate the fair value of these instruments using industry-standard valuation models such as a discounted cash flow. These models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based expectations for interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and the contractual terms of the derivative instruments. The discount rate used is the relevant interbank deposit rate (e.g., LIBOR) plus an adjustment for non-performance risk. The adjustment reflects the full credit default swap (“CDS”) spread applied to a net exposure, by counterparty, considering the master netting agreements. We use our counterparty’s CDS spread when we are in a net asset position and our own CDS spread when we are in a net liability position.
	Finance Receivables. We measure finance receivables at fair value for purposes of disclosure (see Note 2) using internal valuation models. These models project future cash flows of financing contracts based on scheduled contract payments (including principal and interest). The projected cash flows are discounted to present value based on assumptions regarding credit losses, pre-payment speed, and applicable spreads to approximate current rates. Our assumptions regarding pre-payment speed and credit losses are based on historical performance. The fair value of finance receivables is categorized within Level 3 of the hierarchy.
	On a nonrecurring basis, we also measure at fair value retail contracts greater than 120 days past due or deemed to be uncollectible, and individual dealer loans probable of foreclosure. We use the fair value of collateral, adjusted for estimated costs to sell, to determine the fair value of our receivables. The collateral for a retail receivable is the vehicle financed, and for dealer loans is real estate or other property.
	The fair value of collateral for retail receivables is calculated based on the number of contracts multiplied by the loss severity and the probability of default (“POD”) percentage, or the outstanding receivable balances multiplied by the average recovery value (“ARV”) percentage to determine the fair value adjustment.
	The fair value of collateral for dealer loans is determined by reviewing various appraisals, which include total adjusted appraised value of land and improvements, alternate use appraised value, broker’s opinion of value, and purchase offers. The fair value adjustment is calculated by comparing the net carrying value of the dealer loan and the estimated fair value of collateral.
	The fair value of retail and dealer loans measured on a nonrecurring basis was $55 million and $61 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Changes in the significant unobservable inputs will not materially affect the fair value of these loans. The fair value adjustment recorded to expense for these receivables was $19 million and $25 million during the first quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Debt. We measure debt at fair value for purposes of disclosure (see Note 9) using quoted prices for our own debt with approximately the same remaining maturities, where possible. Where quoted prices are not available, we estimate fair value using discounted cash flows and market-based expectations for interest rates, credit risk, and the contractual terms of the debt instruments. For certain short-term debt with an original maturity date of one year or less, we assume that book value is a reasonable approximation of debt’s fair value. The fair value of debt is categorized within Level 2 of the hierarchy.
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Debt is recorded on our balance sheet at par value adjusted for unamortized discount or premium (with the exception of fair value adjustments related to debt in designated hedge relationships; see Note 7 for further policy information). Debt due within one year at issuance is classified as short-term. Debt due after one year at issuance is classified as long-term. Discounts, premiums, and costs directly related to the issuance of debt generally are capitalized and amortized over the life of the debt or put date and recorded in Interest expense using the effective interest method. Gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt are recorded in Other income, net.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Guarantees and Indemnifications Policies [Policy Text Block]	'
	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 the guarantee or indemnification, the amount of probable payment is recorded.
	Litigation and claims are accrued 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 of our prevailing, and the severity of any potential loss. We reevaluate and update our accruals as matters progress over time.

Finance_Receivables_Tables

Finance Receivables (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Financing Receivables [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	'
	Finance receivables, net were as follows (in millions):
		March 31, 2014									December 31, 2013
		North America			International			Total Finance Receivables			North America			International			Total Finance Receivables
	Consumer
	Retail financing, gross (a)	$	40,687		$	11,353		$	52,040		$	40,902		$	10,797		$	51,699
	Less:  Unearned interest supplements (b)	(1,252		)	(249		)	(1,501		)	(1,255		)	(247		)	(1,502		)
	Consumer finance receivables	39,435			11,104			50,539			39,647			10,550			50,197
	Non-Consumer
	Dealer financing (a)(c)	23,173			9,292			32,465			22,139			8,232			30,371
	Other	972			404			1,376			1,050			375			1,425
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	24,145			9,696			33,841			23,189			8,607			31,796
	Total recorded investment	$	63,580		$	20,800		$	84,380		$	62,836		$	19,157		$	81,993
	Recorded investment in finance receivables (d)	$	63,580		$	20,800		$	84,380		$	62,836		$	19,157		$	81,993
	Less:  Allowance for credit losses (e)	(258		)	(76		)	(334		)	(280		)	(77		)	(357		)
	Finance receivables, net	$	63,322		$	20,724		$	84,046		$	62,556		$	19,080		$	81,636
	Net finance receivables subject to fair value (f)							$	82,338								$	79,969
	Fair Value							84,005									81,658
	__________
	(a)	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, includes North America consumer receivables of $20.4 billion and $21.8 billion and non-consumer receivables of $18.9 billion and $18.9 billion, respectively, and International consumer receivables of $6.4 billion and $5.9 billion and non-consumer receivables of $5.6 billion and $5.0 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 our other obligations or the claims of our other creditors. We hold the right to receive the excess cash flows not needed to pay the debt issued by, and other obligations of, the securitization entities that are parties to those securitization transactions. See Note 5 for additional information.
	(b)	Ford-sponsored special financing programs attributable to retail financing.
	(c)	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, includes $63 million and $67 million, respectively, of North America dealer financing receivables with entities (primarily dealers) that are reported as consolidated subsidiaries of Ford. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, includes $472 million and $399 million, respectively, of International dealer financing receivables with entities (primarily dealers) that are reported as consolidated subsidiaries of Ford. The associated vehicles that are being financed by us are reported as inventory on Ford’s balance sheet.
	(d)	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, excludes $184 million and $196 million, respectively, of accrued uncollected interest, which we report in Other assets on our balance sheet.
	(e)	See Note 4 for additional information related to our allowance for credit losses.
	(f)	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, excludes $1.7 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, of certain receivables (primarily direct financing leases) that are not subject to fair value disclosure requirements.
Schedule of Aging Analysis for Total Finance Receivables [Table Text Block]	'
	The aging analysis of finance receivables balances was as follows (in millions):
		31-Mar-14									December 31, 2013
		North America			International			Total			North America			International			Total
	Consumer
	31-60 days past due	$	583		$	50		$	633		$	715		$	39		$	754
	61-90 days past due	56			15			71			88			17			105
	91-120 days past due	15			7			22			18			9			27
	Greater than 120 days past due	32			26			58			37			26			63
	Total past due	686			98			784			858			91			949
	Current	38,749			11,006			49,755			38,789			10,459			49,248
	Consumer finance receivables	39,435			11,104			50,539			39,647			10,550			50,197
	Non-Consumer
	Total past due	28			55			83			49			40			89
	Current	24,117			9,641			33,758			23,140			8,567			31,707
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	24,145			9,696			33,841			23,189			8,607			31,796
	Total recorded investment	$	63,580		$	20,800		$	84,380		$	62,836		$	19,157		$	81,993
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'
Financing Receivables [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]	'
	The credit quality analysis of our dealer financing receivables was as follows (in millions):
		31-Mar-14									December 31, 2013
		North America			International			Total			North America			International			Total
	Dealer financing
	Group I	$	19,527		$	6,379		$	25,906		$	18,424		$	5,450		$	23,874
	Group II	3,306			2,258			5,564			3,289			2,092			5,381
	Group III	330			602			932			424			649			1,073
	Group IV	10			53			63			2			41			43
	Total recorded investment	$	23,173		$	9,292		$	32,465		$	22,139		$	8,232		$	30,371

Net_Investment_in_Operating_Le

Net Investment in Operating Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'
Net investment in operating leases [Table Text Block]	'
	Net investment in operating leases were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Vehicles, at cost, including acquisition costs	$	21,784		$	21,092
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(2,928		)	(2,792		)
	Net investment in operating leases before allowance for credit losses (a)	18,856			18,300
	Less: Allowance for credit losses	(24		)	(23		)
	Net investment in operating leases	$	18,832		$	18,277
	__________
	(a)	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, includes net investment in operating leases of $9.6 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively, that have been included in securitization transactions but continue to be reported in our consolidated financial statements. These net investment in operating leases 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 our other obligations or the claims of our other creditors. We hold the right to receive the excess cash flows not needed to pay the debt issued by, and other obligations of, the securitization entities that are parties to those securitization transactions. See Note 5 for additional information.

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_Ta

Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]	'
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable [Table Text Block]	'
	Following is an analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to finance receivables and net investment in operating leases for the periods ended March 31 (in millions):
		First Quarter 2014
		Finance Receivables									Net Investment in Operating Leases			Total Allowance
		Consumer			Non-Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses
	Beginning balance	$	327		$	30		$	357		$	23		$	380
	Charge-offs	(75		)	(2		)	(77		)	(28		)	(105		)
	Recoveries	34			5			39			14			53
	Provision for credit losses	23			(7		)	16			15			31
	Other (a)	(2		)	1			(1		)	—			(1		)
	Ending balance	$	307		$	27		$	334		$	24		$	358
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	284		$	24		$	308		$	24		$	332
	Specific impairment allowance	23			3			26			—			26
	Ending balance	307			27			334			24			$	358
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables and net investment in operating leases
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	50,115			33,749			83,864			18,856
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	424			92			516			—
	Recorded investment	50,539			33,841			84,380			18,856
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	50,232		$	33,814		$	84,046		$	18,832
	__________
	(a)	Represents amounts related to translation adjustments.
	NOTE 4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)
		First Quarter 2013
		Finance Receivables									Net Investment in Operating Leases			Total Allowance
		Consumer			Non-Consumer			Total
	Allowance for credit losses
	Beginning balance	$	356		$	29		$	385		$	23		$	408
	Charge-offs	(79		)	(1		)	(80		)	(15		)	(95		)
	Recoveries	38			1			39			11			50
	Provision for credit losses	28			(2		)	26			3			29
	Other (a)	(3		)	—			(3		)	—			(3		)
	Ending balance	$	340		$	27		$	367		$	22		$	389
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	318		$	26		$	344		$	22		$	366
	Specific impairment allowance	22			1			23			—			23
	Ending balance	340			27			367			22			$	389
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables and net investment in operating leases
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	46,335			30,180			76,515			14,693
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	418			66			484			—
	Recorded investment	46,753			30,246			76,999			14,693
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	46,413		$	30,219		$	76,632		$	14,671
	__________
	(a)	Represents amounts related to translation adjustments.

Transfers_of_Receivables_Table

Transfers of Receivables (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Related to Securitization Transactions [Table Text Block]	'
	The following tables show the assets and debt related to our securitization transactions that were included in our financial statements (in billions):
		March 31, 2014
		Cash and Cash Equivalents			Finance Receivables and Net Investment in Operating Leases (a)							Related Debt
					Before Allowance			Allowance for		After Allowance
					for Credit Losses			Credit Losses		for Credit Losses
	VIE (b)
	Retail financing	$	1.7		$	21.2		$	0.2	$	21	$	18.8
	Wholesale financing	0.6			23.4			—		23.4		13.6
	Finance receivables	2.3			44.6			0.2		44.4		32.4
	Net investment in operating leases	0.5			9.6			—		9.6		6.6
	Total VIE	$	2.8		$	54.2		$	0.2	$	54	$	39
	Non-VIE
	Retail financing	$	0.3		$	5.6		$	—	$	5.6	$	5.3
	Wholesale financing	—			1.1			—		1.1		0.9
	Finance receivables	0.3			6.7			—		6.7		6.2
	Net investment in operating leases	—			—			—		—		—
	Total Non-VIE	$	0.3		$	6.7		$	—	$	6.7	$	6.2
	Total securitization transactions
	Retail financing	$	2		$	26.8		$	0.2	$	26.6	$	24.1
	Wholesale financing	0.6			24.5			—		24.5		14.5
	Finance receivables	2.6			51.3			0.2		51.1		38.6
	Net investment in operating leases	0.5			9.6			—		9.6		6.6
	Total securitization transactions	$	3.1		$	60.9		$	0.2	$	60.7	$	45.2
	__________
	(a)	Unearned interest supplements and residual support are excluded from securitization transactions.
	(b)	Includes assets to be used to settle the liabilities of the consolidated VIEs.
	NOTE 5. TRANSFERS OF RECEIVABLES (Continued)
		December 31, 2013
		Cash and Cash Equivalents			Finance Receivables and Net Investment in Operating Leases (a)							Related Debt
					Before Allowance			Allowance for		After Allowance
					for Credit Losses			Credit Losses		for Credit Losses
	VIE (b)
	Retail financing	$	1.9		$	23.1		$	0.2	$	22.9	$	20.3
	Wholesale financing	1.9			22.9			—		22.9		14.8
	Finance receivables	3.8			46			0.2		45.8		35.1
	Net investment in operating leases	0.4			8.1			—		8.1		5.6
	Total VIE	$	4.2		$	54.1		$	0.2	$	53.9	$	40.7
	Non-VIE
	Retail financing	$	0.2		$	4.6		$	—	$	4.6	$	4.4
	Wholesale financing	—			1			—		1		0.8
	Finance receivables	0.2			5.6			—		5.6		5.2
	Net investment in operating leases	—			—			—		—		—
	Total Non-VIE	$	0.2		$	5.6		$	—	$	5.6	$	5.2
	Total securitization transactions
	Retail financing	$	2.1		$	27.7		$	0.2	$	27.5	$	24.7
	Wholesale financing	1.9			23.9			—		23.9		15.6
	Finance receivables	4			51.6			0.2		51.4		40.3
	Net investment in operating leases	0.4			8.1			—		8.1		5.6
	Total securitization transactions	$	4.4		$	59.7		$	0.2	$	59.5	$	45.9
	__________
	(a)	Unearned interest supplements and residual support are excluded from securitization transactions.
	(b)	Includes assets to be used to settle the liabilities of the consolidated VIEs.
Schedule Of Interest Expense related to Securitization Transactions [Table Text Block]	'
	Interest expense related to securitization debt for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2014			2013
	VIE	$	126		$	151
	Non-VIE	21			17
	Total securitization transactions	$	147		$	168
Schedule of Exposures Based on the Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Related to Securitization Programs [Table Text Block]	'
	Our exposures based on the fair value of derivative instruments with external counterparties related to securitization programs were as follows (in millions):
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Derivative			Derivative			Derivative		Derivative
		Asset			Liability			Asset		Liability
	Derivatives of the VIEs	$	1		$	73		$	5	$	88
	Derivatives related to the VIEs	19			19			23		30
	Other securitization related derivatives	5			6			5		7
	Total exposures related to securitization	$	25		$	98		$	33	$	125
Schedule of Derivative Expense/(Income) Related to Securitization Transactions [Table Text Block]	'
	Derivative expense/(income) related to our securitization transactions for the periods ended March 31 was as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2014			2013
	VIEs	$	20		$	(92	)
	Related to the VIEs	(6		)	3
	Other securitization related derivatives	4			1
	Total derivative expense/(income) related to securitization	$	18		$	(88	)

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes by hedge designation the pre-tax gains/(losses) recognized in income for the periods ended March 31 (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2014			2013
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts
	Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness	$	69		$	61
	Ineffectiveness (a)	5			(6		)
	Total	$	74		$	55
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	$	(18	)	$	2
	Foreign currency exchange contracts (b)	(5		)	75
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts (b)	(5		)	138
	Total	$	(28	)	$	215
	__________
	(a)	For the first quarter of 2014 and 2013, hedge ineffectiveness reflects change in fair value on derivatives of $105 million gain and $91 million loss, respectively, and change in value on hedged debt attributable to the change in benchmark interest rate of $100 million loss and $85 million gain, respectively.
	(b)	Gains/(Losses) related to foreign currency derivatives were mostly offset by net revaluation impacts on foreign denominated debt, which were also recorded in Other income, net.
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the notional amount and estimated fair value of our derivative financial instruments (in millions):
		March 31, 2014									31-Dec-13
		Notional			Fair Value of Assets			Fair Value of Liabilities			Notional			Fair Value of Assets		Fair Value of Liabilities
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts	$	18,637		$	338		$	175		$	18,778		$	360	$	179
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	66,917			325			109			69,863			224		126
	Foreign currency exchange contracts (a)	2,271			4			21			2,410			1		25
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	2,927			1			165			2,620			—		176
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	72,115			330			295			74,893			225		327
	Total derivative financial instruments	$	90,752		$	668		$	470		$	93,671		$	585	$	506
	__________
	(a)	Includes forward contracts between Ford Credit and an affiliated company.
Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	The gross and net amounts of derivative assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Fair Value of Assets			Fair Value of Liabilities			Fair Value of Assets			Fair Value of Liabilities
	Gross derivative amounts recognized in the balance sheet	$	668		$	470		$	585		$	506
	Gross derivative amounts not offset in the balance sheet that are eligible for offsetting	(307		)	(307		)	(296		)	(296		)
	Net amount	$	361		$	163		$	289		$	210

Other_Assets_and_Other_Liabili1

Other Assets and Other Liabilities and Deferred Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Assets and Other Liabilities and Deferred Income [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets and Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	Other assets were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued interest and other non-finance receivables	$	1,133	$	1,010
	Collateral held for resale, at net realizable value	545		399
	Restricted cash (a)	116		169
	Deferred charges	238		252
	Deferred charges – income taxes	180		184
	Prepaid reinsurance premiums and other reinsurance receivables	354		340
	Investment in non-consolidated affiliates	133		133
	Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (b)	120		120
	Other	76		59
	Total other assets	$	2,895	$	2,666
	__________
	(a)	Restricted cash primarily includes cash held to meet certain local governmental and regulatory reserve requirements and cash held under the terms of certain contractual agreements. Restricted cash does not include required minimum balances or cash securing debt issued through securitization transactions.
	(b)	Accumulated depreciation was $329 million and $343 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Other liabilities and deferred income were as follows (in millions):
		March 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Interest payable	$	586	$	615
	Tax related payables to Ford and affiliated companies	730		941
	Unrecognized tax benefits	110		101
	Unearned insurance premiums	363		350
	Other	414		515
	Total other liabilities and deferred income	$	2,203	$	2,522

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Interest rates and debt outstanding were as follows (in millions):
		Interest Rates
		Average Contractual					Average Effective					Debt
		2014		2013			2014			2013		March 31,			December 31,
												2014			2013
	Short-term debt
	Asset-backed commercial paper	0.2	%	0.2	%							$	1,331		$	3,364
	Floating rate demand notes	1.1	%	1.1	%							5,513			5,319
	Other asset-backed short-term debt	0.7	%	0.7	%							1,972			1,963
	Commercial paper	0.8	%	0.9	%							2,464			2,003
	Other short-term debt	5.7	%	5.3	%							2,532			2,372
	Total short-term debt	1.7	%	1.5	%		1.8	%		1.5	%	13,812			15,021
	Long-term debt
	Senior indebtedness
	Notes payable within one year											5,675			4,479
	Notes payable after one year											39,533			38,617
	Asset-backed debt
	Notes payable within one year											17,409			17,322
	Notes payable after one year											24,448			23,238
	Unamortized discount											(77		)	(87		)
	Fair value adjustments											190			103
	Total long-term debt	2.9	%	3	%		3.1	%		3.2	%	87,178			83,672
	Total debt	2.7	%	2.8	%		2.9	%		3	%	$	100,990		$	98,693
	Fair value of debt											$	103,968		$	101,866
Schedule of Debt with Affilated Companies [Table Text Block]	'
	Debt with affiliated companies included in the above table was as follows (in millions):
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Other short-term debt	$	10		$	27
	Notes payable within one year	100			4
	Notes payable after one year	231			307
	Total debt with affiliated companies	$	341		$	338
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	Debt Maturities. Short-term and long-term debt matures at various dates through 2048. At March 31, 2014, maturities were as follows (in millions):
		2014 (a)			2015 (b)				2016			2017			2018			Thereafter (c)		Total
	Unsecured debt	$	13,013		$	9,961			$	9,293		$	7,298		$	5,596		$	10,556	$	55,717
	Asset-backed debt	15,300			14,905				9,293			4,546			498			618		45,160
	Total	28,313			24,866				18,586			11,844			6,094			11,174		100,877
	Unamortized (discount)/premium																			(77		)
	Fair value adjustments																			190
	Total debt																			$	100,990
	__________
	(a)	Includes $12,668 million for short-term and $15,645 million for long-term debt.
	(b)	Includes $1,144 million for short-term and $23,722 million for long-term debt.
	(c)	Includes $10,540 million of unsecured debt maturing between 2019 and 2024 with the remaining balance maturing after 2031.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	The changes in the accumulated balance of AOCI for the periods ended March 31 were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2014			2013
	Foreign currency translation
	Beginning balance	$	717		$	743
	Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation	(82		)	(187		)
	Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(82		)	(187		)
	Ending balance	$	635		$	556
	Total AOCI ending balance at March 31	$	635		$	556

Other_Income_Tables

Other Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Income [Table Text Block]	'
	The amounts included in Other income, net were as follows for the periods ended March 31 (in millions):
		First Quarter
		2014			2013
	Gains/(Losses) on derivatives (a)	$	(23	)	$	209
	Currency revaluation gains/(losses) (a)	7			(208		)
	Interest and investment income	14			15
	Insurance fee income	26			16
	Other	27			45
	Total other income, net	$	51		$	77
	__________
	(a)	Currency revaluation gains/(losses) primarily related to foreign denominated debt were mostly offset by gains/(losses) on derivatives. See Note 7 for detail by derivative instrument and risk type.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table categorizes the fair values of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis on our balance sheet, none of which are Level 3 (in millions):
		March 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total
	Assets
	Cash equivalents-financial instruments
	Non-U.S. government	$	—	$	75	$	75	$	—	$	24	$	24
	Total cash equivalents-financial instruments (a)	—		75		75		—		24		24
	Marketable securities
	U.S. government	794		—		794		418		—		418
	U.S. government-sponsored enterprises	—		340		340		—		25		25
	Non-U.S. government agencies (b)	—		303		303		—		128		128
	Corporate debt	—		1,246		1,246		—		1,273		1,273
	Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed	—		41		41		—		43		43
	Non-U.S. government	—		93		93		—		56		56
	Total marketable securities	794		2,023		2,817		418		1,525		1,943
	Derivative financial instruments
	Interest rate contracts	—		663		663		—		584		584
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	—		4		4		—		1		1
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	—		1		1		—		—		—
	Total derivative financial instruments	—		668		668		—		585		585
	Total assets at fair value	$	794	$	2,766	$	3,560	$	418	$	2,134	$	2,552
	Liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments
	Interest rate contracts	$	—	$	284	$	284	$	—	$	305	$	305
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	—		21		21		—		25		25
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	—		165		165		—		176		176
	Total derivative financial instruments	—		470		470		—		506		506
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	470	$	470	$	—	$	506	$	506
	__________
	(a)	Excludes time deposits, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts reported at par value on our balance sheet totaling $6.2 billion and $6.6 billion at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. In addition to these cash equivalents, we also had cash on hand totaling $2.1 billion and $2.8 billion at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	(b)	Includes notes issued by non-U.S. government agencies, as well as notes issued by supranational institutions.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	Key operating data for our business segments for the periods ended or at March 31 were as follows (in millions):
						Unallocated/Eliminations
		North		International		Unallocated			Adjustment to			Total Unallocated/Eliminations			Total
		America		Segment		Risk Management			Receivables (a)
		Segment
	First Quarter 2014
	Total revenue (b)	$	1,769	$	401	$	(11	)	$	—		$	(11	)	$	2,159
	Income before income taxes	378		132		(11		)	—			(11		)	499
	Other disclosures
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	695		10		—			—			—			705
	Interest expense	512		154		—			—			—			666
	Provision for credit losses	29		2		—			—			—			31
	Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	85,130		21,335		—			(3,587		)	(3,587		)	102,878
	Total assets	92,566		25,798		—			—			—			118,364
	First Quarter 2013
	Total revenue (b)	$	1,582	$	369	$	9		$	—		$	9		$	1,960
	Income before income taxes	407		91		9			—			9			507
	Other disclosures
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	476		5		—			—			—			481
	Interest expense	517		166		—			—			—			683
	Provision for credit losses	22		7		—			—			—			29
	Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	76,829		17,496		—			(2,999		)	(2,999		)	91,326
	Total assets	83,523		22,413		—			—			—			105,936
	__________
	(a)	Includes unearned interest supplements and residual support, allowances for credit losses, and other (primarily accumulated supplemental depreciation).
	(b)	Represents Total financing revenue, Insurance premiums earned, and Other income, net.

Finance_Receivables_Net_Detail

Finance Receivables Net (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Wholesale Loans Percentage of Dealer Financing	95.00%	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	$84,380,000,000	$81,993,000,000	$76,999,000,000	'
Less: Allowance for credit losses	-334,000,000	-357,000,000	-367,000,000	-385,000,000
Finance receivables, net	84,046,000,000	81,636,000,000	76,632,000,000	'
Net finance receivables subject to fair value	82,338,000,000	79,969,000,000	'	'
Fair value	84,005,000,000	81,658,000,000	'	'
Finance receivables not subject to fair value	1,700,000,000	1,700,000,000	'	'
Other Assets on Statement of Financial Position [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Uncollected interest receivable excluded from finance receivable	184,000,000	196,000,000	'	'
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	50,539,000,000	50,197,000,000	'	'
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Retail [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	52,040,000,000	51,699,000,000	'	'
Less: Unearned interest supplements	-1,501,000,000	-1,502,000,000	'	'
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	33,841,000,000	31,796,000,000	'	'
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	32,465,000,000	30,371,000,000	'	'
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	1,376,000,000	1,425,000,000	'	'
North America Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	63,580,000,000	62,836,000,000	'	'
Less: Allowance for credit losses	-258,000,000	-280,000,000	'	'
Finance receivables, net	63,322,000,000	62,556,000,000	'	'
North America Segment [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	39,435,000,000	39,647,000,000	'	'
North America Segment [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Retail [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	40,687,000,000	40,902,000,000	'	'
Less: Unearned interest supplements	-1,252,000,000	-1,255,000,000	'	'
North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	24,145,000,000	23,189,000,000	'	'
North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	23,173,000,000	22,139,000,000	'	'
North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Wholesale [Member] | Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	63,000,000	67,000,000	'	'
North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	972,000,000	1,050,000,000	'	'
International Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	20,800,000,000	19,157,000,000	'	'
Less: Allowance for credit losses	-76,000,000	-77,000,000	'	'
Finance receivables, net	20,724,000,000	19,080,000,000	'	'
International Segment [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	11,104,000,000	10,550,000,000	'	'
International Segment [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Retail [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	11,353,000,000	10,797,000,000	'	'
Less: Unearned interest supplements	-249,000,000	-247,000,000	'	'
International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	9,696,000,000	8,607,000,000	'	'
International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	9,292,000,000	8,232,000,000	'	'
International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Wholesale [Member] | Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	472,000,000	399,000,000	'	'
International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	404,000,000	375,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | North America Segment [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amount of finance receivables that secure certain debt obligations	20,400,000,000	21,800,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amount of finance receivables that secure certain debt obligations	18,900,000,000	18,900,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | International Segment [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amount of finance receivables that secure certain debt obligations	6,400,000,000	5,900,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amount of finance receivables that secure certain debt obligations	$5,600,000,000	$5,000,000,000	'	'

Finance_Receivables_Aging_Anal

Finance Receivables - Aging Analysis (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number Of Days After Which Finance Receivable Is Considered Past Due	' any payment, including principal and interest, that is at least 31 days past the contractual due date	'	'
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	$84,380	$81,993	$76,999
International Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	20,800	19,157	'
North America Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	63,580	62,836	'
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	11	14	'
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]	'	'	'
31-60 days past due	633	754	'
61-90 days past due	71	105	'
91-120 days past due	22	27	'
Greater than 120 days past due	58	63	'
Total past due	784	949	'
Current	49,755	49,248	'
Financing Receivables	50,539	50,197	'
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | International Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]	'	'	'
31-60 days past due	50	39	'
61-90 days past due	15	17	'
91-120 days past due	7	9	'
Greater than 120 days past due	26	26	'
Total past due	98	91	'
Current	11,006	10,459	'
Financing Receivables	11,104	10,550	'
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | North America Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]	'	'	'
31-60 days past due	583	715	'
61-90 days past due	56	88	'
91-120 days past due	15	18	'
Greater than 120 days past due	32	37	'
Total past due	686	858	'
Current	38,749	38,789	'
Financing Receivables	39,435	39,647	'
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	21	21	'
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total past due	83	89	'
Current	33,758	31,707	'
Financing Receivables	33,841	31,796	'
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | International Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total past due	55	40	'
Current	9,641	8,567	'
Financing Receivables	9,696	8,607	'
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | North America Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total past due	28	49	'
Current	24,117	23,140	'
Financing Receivables	$24,145	$23,189	'

Finance_Receivables_Credit_Qua

Finance Receivables - Credit Quality,Impaired Receivables, TDRs and Non-Accrual Status (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	$84,380	$81,993	$76,999
Number of Days Past Due After Which Consumer Receivables are Considered Impaired	' greater than 120 days past due	'	'
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	33,841	31,796	'
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment	92	71	'
Impaired Financing Receivable Recorded Investment, Percentage of Receivable	0.30%	0.20%	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	54	41	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status, Percentage of Receivable	0.20%	0.10%	'
FinanceReceivable,Modifications,Numberof Contracts	0	'	'
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	32,465	30,371	'
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	50,539	50,197	'
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment	424	435	'
Impaired Financing Receivable Recorded Investment, Percentage of Receivable	0.80%	0.90%	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	220	238	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status, Percentage of Receivable	0.40%	0.50%	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment	50	'	55
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Recorded Investment, Percentage of Receivable	0.10%	'	0.10%
Financing Receivables, Modifications, Contracts Subsequently Defaulted, Default Rate	6.40%	'	6.30%
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Troubled Debt Restructurings	23	'	22
North America Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	63,580	62,836	'
North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	24,145	23,189	'
North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	23,173	22,139	'
North America Segment [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	39,435	39,647	'
International Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	20,800	19,157	'
International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	9,696	8,607	'
International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	9,292	8,232	'
International Segment [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	11,104	10,550	'
Minimum [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Financing Receivable [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Days At Which Finance Receivables Are Put in Non Accrual Status	'120 days	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Retail [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Days At Which Finance Receivables Are In Process Of Collection	'90 days	'	'
Pass [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Term, in days, for credit quality rating	'current to 60 days past due	'	'
Special Mention [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finance Receivables Credit Quality Ratings Term Range	'61 days	'	'
Special Mention [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finance Receivables Credit Quality Ratings Term Range	'120 days	'	'
Substandard [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Term, in days, for credit quality rating	'greater than 120 days past due	'	'
Group I | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	25,906	23,874	'
Group I | North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	19,527	18,424	'
Group I | International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	6,379	5,450	'
Group II | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	5,564	5,381	'
Group II | North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	3,306	3,289	'
Group II | International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	2,258	2,092	'
Group III | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	932	1,073	'
Group III | North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	330	424	'
Group III | International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	602	649	'
Group IV | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	63	43	'
Group IV | North America Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	10	2	'
Group IV | International Segment [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Financing Receivables	$53	$41	'

Net_Investments_in_Operating_L1

Net Investments in Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Length of lease contract	'60 months or less	'	'	'
Vehicles, at cost, including initial direct costs	$21,784	$21,092	'	'
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-2,928	-2,792	'	'
Net investment in operating leases before allowance for credit losses	18,856	18,300	14,693	'
Less: Allowance for credit losses	-24	-23	-22	-23
Net investment in operating leases	18,832	18,277	14,671	'
Securitization Transactions [Member]	'	'	'	'
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net investment in operating leases	$9,600	$8,100	'	'

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_De

Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Total allowance	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$380	$408	'
Charge-offs	-105	-95	'
Recoveries	53	50	'
Provision for credit losses	31	29	'
Other	-1	-3	'
Ending balance	358	389	'
Analysis of Ending Balance of Finance Receivables and Net Investment in Operating Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'
Collective impairment allowance	332	366	'
Specific impairment allowance	26	23	'
Ending balance	358	389	'
Allowance for credit losses, finance receivables	'	'	'
Beginning balance	357	385	'
Charge-offs	-77	-80	'
Recoveries	39	39	'
Provision for credit losses	16	26	'
Other	-1	-3	'
Ending balance	334	367	'
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses, finance receivables	'	'	'
Collective impairment allowance	308	344	'
Specific impairment allowance	26	23	'
Ending balance	334	367	'
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables	'	'	'
Collectively evaluated for impairment	83,864	76,515	'
Specifically evaluated for impairment	516	484	'
Financing Receivables	84,380	76,999	81,993
Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	84,046	76,632	81,636
Allowance for credit losses, net investment in operating leases	'	'	'
Beginning balance	23	23	'
Charge-offs	-28	-15	'
Recoveries	14	11	'
Other	0	0	'
Ending balance	24	22	'
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses, net investment in operating leases	'	'	'
Collective impairment allowance	24	22	'
Specific impairment allowance	0	0	'
Ending balance	24	22	'
Analysis of ending balance of net investment in operating leases	'	'	'
Collectively evaluated for impairment	18,856	14,693	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	'
Net investment in operating leases before allowance for credit losses	18,856	14,693	18,300
Ending balance, net investment in operating leases	18,832	14,671	18,277
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses, finance receivables	'	'	'
Beginning balance	327	356	'
Charge-offs	-75	-79	'
Recoveries	34	38	'
Provision for credit losses	23	28	'
Other	-2	-3	'
Ending balance	307	340	'
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses, finance receivables	'	'	'
Collective impairment allowance	284	318	'
Specific impairment allowance	23	22	'
Ending balance	307	340	'
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables	'	'	'
Collectively evaluated for impairment	50,115	46,335	'
Specifically evaluated for impairment	424	418	'
Financing Receivables	50,539	46,753	'
Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	50,232	46,413	'
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses, finance receivables	'	'	'
Beginning balance	30	29	'
Charge-offs	-2	-1	'
Recoveries	5	1	'
Provision for credit losses	-7	-2	'
Other	1	0	'
Ending balance	27	27	'
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses, finance receivables	'	'	'
Collective impairment allowance	24	26	'
Specific impairment allowance	3	1	'
Ending balance	27	27	'
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables	'	'	'
Collectively evaluated for impairment	33,749	30,180	'
Specifically evaluated for impairment	92	66	'
Financing Receivables	33,841	30,246	'
Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	33,814	30,219	'
Net Investment in Operating Leases [Member]	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses, finance receivables	'	'	'
Provision for credit losses	$15	$3	'

Transfers_of_Receivables_Asset

Transfers of Receivables - Assets and Liabilities of Securitizations (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$8,441,000,000	$9,424,000,000	$7,613,000,000	$9,189,000,000
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	358,000,000	380,000,000	389,000,000	408,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	102,878,000,000	'	91,326,000,000	'
Related Debt	100,990,000,000	98,693,000,000	'	'
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,768,000,000	4,198,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	38,983,000,000	40,728,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Including Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	3,100,000,000	4,400,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	60,900,000,000	59,700,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	200,000,000	200,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	60,700,000,000	59,500,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	45,200,000,000	45,900,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Including Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member] | Financing Receivable [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,600,000,000	4,000,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	51,300,000,000	51,600,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	200,000,000	200,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	51,100,000,000	51,400,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	38,600,000,000	40,300,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Including Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member] | Retail [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,000,000,000	2,100,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	26,800,000,000	27,700,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	200,000,000	200,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	26,600,000,000	27,500,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	24,100,000,000	24,700,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Including Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member] | Wholesale [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	600,000,000	1,900,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	24,500,000,000	23,900,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	24,500,000,000	23,900,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	14,500,000,000	15,600,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Including Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member] | Net Investment in Operating Leases [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	500,000,000	400,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	9,600,000,000	8,100,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	9,600,000,000	8,100,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	6,600,000,000	5,600,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,800,000,000	4,200,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	54,200,000,000	54,100,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	200,000,000	200,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	54,000,000,000	53,900,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	39,000,000,000	40,700,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Financing Receivable [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,300,000,000	3,800,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	44,600,000,000	46,000,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	200,000,000	200,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	44,400,000,000	45,800,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	32,400,000,000	35,100,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Retail [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,700,000,000	1,900,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	21,200,000,000	23,100,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	200,000,000	200,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	21,000,000,000	22,900,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	18,800,000,000	20,300,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Wholesale [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	600,000,000	1,900,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	23,400,000,000	22,900,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	23,400,000,000	22,900,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	13,600,000,000	14,800,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Net Investment in Operating Leases [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	500,000,000	400,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	9,600,000,000	8,100,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	9,600,000,000	8,100,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	6,600,000,000	5,600,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Excluding Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	300,000,000	200,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	6,700,000,000	5,600,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	6,700,000,000	5,600,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	6,200,000,000	5,200,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Excluding Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member] | Financing Receivable [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	300,000,000	200,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	6,700,000,000	5,600,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	6,700,000,000	5,600,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	6,200,000,000	5,200,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Excluding Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member] | Retail [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	300,000,000	200,000,000	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	5,600,000,000	4,600,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	5,600,000,000	4,600,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	5,300,000,000	4,400,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Excluding Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member] | Wholesale [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	1,100,000,000	1,000,000,000	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	1,100,000,000	1,000,000,000	'	'
Related Debt	900,000,000	800,000,000	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Excluding Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member] | Net Investment in Operating Leases [Member]	'	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	0	0	'	'
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	0	0	'	'
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	0	0	'	'
Related Debt	$0	$0	'	'

Transfers_of_Receivables_Finan

Transfers of Receivables - Financial Performance Related to Securitizations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Interest expense	$666	$683
Securitization Transactions [Member]	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Interest expense	147	168
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Interest expense	126	151
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Excluding Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member]	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Interest expense	$21	$17

Transfers_of_Receivables_Expos

Transfers of Receivables - Exposure Based on Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	$668	$585
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	470	506
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	1	5
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	73	88
Securitization Transactions [Member]	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	25	33
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	98	125
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	1	5
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	73	88
Related to Variable Interest Entity - Not VIE [Member] | Securitization Transactions [Member]	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	19	23
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	19	30
Other, Not Variable Interest Entity Related [Member] | Securitization Transactions [Member]	'	'
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	5	5
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	$6	$7

Transfers_of_Receivables_Deriv

Transfers of Receivables - Derivative Income and Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Derivative expense/(income) related to securitization transactions [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative expense/(income)	($23)	$209
Securitization Transactions [Member]	'	'
Derivative expense/(income) related to securitization transactions [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative expense/(income)	18	-88
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'
Derivative expense/(income) related to securitization transactions [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative expense/(income)	20	-92
Related to Variable Interest Entity - Not VIE [Member] | Securitization Transactions [Member]	'	'
Derivative expense/(income) related to securitization transactions [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative expense/(income)	-6	3
Other, Not Variable Interest Entity Related [Member] | Securitization Transactions [Member]	'	'
Derivative expense/(income) related to securitization transactions [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative expense/(income)	$4	$1

Variable_Interest_Entities_Det

Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]	'	'
Cash contribution for collateral to support Wholesale Securitization Program	$26	$0
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]	'	'
Total maximum exposure	73	72
Minimum [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]	'	'
Cash contribution for collateral to support Wholesale Securitization Program	0	'
Maximum [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	'	'
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]	'	'
Cash contribution for collateral to support Wholesale Securitization Program	$68	'

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	($23)	$209	'
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Notional	90,752	'	93,671
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	668	'	585
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	470	'	506
Counterparty Risk [Abstract]	'	'	'
Derivative asset instruments, increase/(decrease) in adjustment for non-performance risk	2	'	2
Derivative liability instruments, increase/(decrease) in adjustment for non-performance risk	-12	'	-25
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	-307	'	-296
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	-307	'	-296
Derivative Asset	361	'	289
Derivative Liability	163	'	210
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'	'
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	-28	215	'
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Notional	72,115	'	74,893
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	330	'	225
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	295	'	327
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'	'
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	-18	2	'
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Notional	66,917	'	69,863
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	325	'	224
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	109	'	126
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	105	-91	'
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	-100	85	'
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness	69	61	'
Ineffectiveness	5	-6	'
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	74	55	'
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Notional	18,637	'	18,778
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	338	'	360
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	175	'	179
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'	'
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	-5	75	'
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Notional	2,271	'	2,410
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	4	'	1
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	21	'	25
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'	'
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	-5	138	'
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Notional	2,927	'	2,620
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	1	'	0
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	$165	'	$176

Other_Assets_and_Other_Liabili2

Other Assets and Other Liabilities and Deferred Income (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			Ford Motor Company [Member]	Ford Motor Company [Member]
Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accrued interest and other non-finance receivables	$1,133	$1,010	'	'
Collateral held for resale, at net realizable value	545	399	'	'
Restricted cash	116	169	'	'
Deferred charges	238	252	'	'
Deferred charges - income taxes	180	184	'	'
Prepaid reinsurance premiums and other reinsurance receivables	354	340	'	'
Investment in non-consolidated affiliates	133	133	'	'
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	120	120	'	'
Other	76	59	'	'
Total other assets	2,895	2,666	'	'
Accumulated depreciation	329	343	'	'
Other Liabilities and Deferred Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest payable	586	615	'	'
Tax Related payables to Ford and affiliated companies	730	941	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Other Liabilities	110	101	'	'
Unearned insurance premiums	363	350	'	'
Other	414	515	'	'
Total other liabilities and deferred income	2,203	2,522	'	'
Taxes paid to Ford Motor Company	'	'	$262	$288

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Contractual (interest rate)	2.70%	2.80%
Average Effective (interest rate)	2.90%	3.00%
Unamortized discount	($77,000,000)	($87,000,000)
Fair value adjustments	190,000,000	103,000,000
Total debt	100,990,000,000	98,693,000,000
Accrued interest included in fair value of debt	586,000,000	618,000,000
Fair value of debt	103,968,000,000	101,866,000,000
Fair value of short-term debt	10,500,000,000	9,700,000,000
Asset-backed commercial paper [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Contractual (interest rate)	0.20%	0.20%
Total short-term debt	1,331,000,000	3,364,000,000
Floating Rate Demand Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Contractual (interest rate)	1.10%	1.10%
Total short-term debt	5,513,000,000	5,319,000,000
Other asset-backed short-term debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Contractual (interest rate)	0.70%	0.70%
Total short-term debt	1,972,000,000	1,963,000,000
Unsecured commercial paper [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Contractual (interest rate)	0.80%	0.90%
Total short-term debt	2,464,000,000	2,003,000,000
Other short-term debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Contractual (interest rate)	5.70%	5.30%
Total short-term debt	2,532,000,000	2,372,000,000
Total short-term debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Contractual (interest rate)	1.70%	1.50%
Average Effective (interest rate)	1.80%	1.50%
Total short-term debt	13,812,000,000	15,021,000,000
Senior indebtedness [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Notes payable within one year	5,675,000,000	4,479,000,000
Notes payable after one year	39,533,000,000	38,617,000,000
Asset-backed debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Notes payable within one year	17,409,000,000	17,322,000,000
Notes payable after one year	24,448,000,000	23,238,000,000
Total long-term debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Average Contractual (interest rate)	2.90%	3.00%
Average Effective (interest rate)	3.10%	3.20%
Total long-term debt	$87,178,000,000	$83,672,000,000

Debt_with_Affiliated_Companies

Debt with Affiliated Companies (Details) (Affiliated Entity [Member], USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Affiliated Entity [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Other short-term debt	$10	$27
Notes payable within one year	100	4
Notes payable after one year	231	307
Debt with affiliated companies	$341	$338

Debt_Repurchases_and_Calls_Det

Debt Repurchases and Calls (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Unsecured Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Repurchases and Calls [Line Items]	'	'
Extinguishment of debt amount	$195	$33
Amount of debt extinguished that was due to mature in the current year	0	0
Gains/(Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	($1)	'
Asset Backed Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Repurchases and Calls [Line Items]	'	'
Repurchase or Called Debt Number of Transactions	0	0

Debt_Maturities_Details

Debt Maturities (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Maturities [Abstract]	'	'
Debt maturities - 2014	$28,313	'
Debt maturities - 2015	24,866	'
Debt maturities - 2016	18,586	'
Debt maturities - 2017	11,844	'
Debt maturities 2018	6,094	'
Debt maturities - Thereafter	11,174	'
DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationTotal	100,877	'
Total debt	100,990	98,693
Total unamortized discount	-77	-87
Total fair value adjustments	190	103
Unsecured Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Maturities [Abstract]	'	'
Debt maturities - 2014	13,013	'
Debt maturities - 2015	9,961	'
Debt maturities - 2016	9,293	'
Debt maturities - 2017	7,298	'
Debt maturities 2018	5,596	'
Debt maturities - Thereafter	10,556	'
Total debt	55,717	'
Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Debt Maturities [Abstract]	'	'
Debt maturities - 2014	15,300	'
Debt maturities - 2015	14,905	'
Debt maturities - 2016	9,293	'
Debt maturities - 2017	4,546	'
Debt maturities 2018	498	'
Debt maturities - Thereafter	618	'
Total debt	45,160	'
Short-term debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Maturities [Abstract]	'	'
Debt maturities - 2014	12,668	'
Debt maturities - 2015	1,144	'
Long-term debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Maturities [Abstract]	'	'
Debt maturities - 2014	15,645	'
Debt maturities - 2015	23,722	'
Unsecured Debt Maturing Primarily by 2024 [Member]	'	'
Debt Maturities [Abstract]	'	'
Debt maturities - Thereafter	$10,540	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Cumulative Translation Adjustment Summary [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$717	$743	'
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation	-82	-187	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-82	-187	'
Ending balance	635	556	'
Total AOCI ending balance at March 31	635	556	717
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation, tax adjustment	0	0	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	'	'	'
Cumulative Translation Adjustment Summary [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	($82)	($187)	'

Other_Income_Other_Income_Deta

Other Income Other Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	($23)	$209
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized	7	-208
Investment Income, Net	14	15
Insurance Fee Income	26	16
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	27	45
Other Income Loss Net	$51	$77

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Security, Maturity Period for Classification as Cash Equivalent	'three months or less	'
Investment Security, Maturity Period for Classification as Marketable Security	'greater than three months	'
Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell Gross	$308,000,000	$227,000,000
Fair Value Measurement, Period After Which Fair Value of Collateral is Adjusted	'greater than 120 days past due	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	668,000,000	585,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	470,000,000	506,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	75,000,000	24,000,000
Marketable securities	2,817,000,000	1,943,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	668,000,000	585,000,000
Total assets at fair value	3,560,000,000	2,552,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	470,000,000	506,000,000
Total liabilities at fair value	470,000,000	506,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Par value assets excluded from fair value by input	6,200,000,000	6,600,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cash [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Par value assets excluded from fair value by input	2,100,000,000	2,800,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | U.S. Government [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	794,000,000	418,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | U.S. government-sponsored enterprises [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	340,000,000	25,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Non-U.S. government agencies [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	303,000,000	128,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate debt [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	1,246,000,000	1,273,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	41,000,000	43,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Non-U.S. government [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	75,000,000	24,000,000
Marketable securities	93,000,000	56,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	663,000,000	584,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	284,000,000	305,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	4,000,000	1,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	21,000,000	25,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	1,000,000	0
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	165,000,000	176,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities	794,000,000	418,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	0	0
Total assets at fair value	794,000,000	418,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Government [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	794,000,000	418,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | U.S. government-sponsored enterprises [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Non-U.S. government agencies [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Corporate debt [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Non-U.S. government [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	0	0
Marketable securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	0	0
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	0	0
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	0	0
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	75,000,000	24,000,000
Marketable securities	2,023,000,000	1,525,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	668,000,000	585,000,000
Total assets at fair value	2,766,000,000	2,134,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	470,000,000	506,000,000
Total liabilities at fair value	470,000,000	506,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Government [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | U.S. government-sponsored enterprises [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	340,000,000	25,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Non-U.S. government agencies [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	303,000,000	128,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate debt [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	1,246,000,000	1,273,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable securities	41,000,000	43,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Non-U.S. government [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	75,000,000	24,000,000
Marketable securities	93,000,000	56,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Interest rate contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	663,000,000	584,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	284,000,000	305,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	4,000,000	1,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	21,000,000	25,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	1,000,000	0
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	$165,000,000	$176,000,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Nonrec

Fair Value Measurements - Nonrecurring (Details) (Retail and Dealer Financing [Member], Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
			Level 3 [Member]	Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable Fair Value Disclosure	'	'	$55	$61
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)	$19	$25	'	'

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total revenue	$2,159	$1,960	'
Income before income taxes	499	507	'
Other disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	705	481	'
Interest expense	666	683	'
Provision for credit losses	31	29	'
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	102,878	91,326	'
Total assets	118,364	105,936	115,608
Adjustment to Receivables [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total revenue	0	0	'
Income before income taxes	0	0	'
Other disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	0	0	'
Interest expense	0	0	'
Provision for credit losses	0	0	'
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	-3,587	-2,999	'
Total assets	0	0	'
North America Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total revenue	1,769	1,582	'
Income before income taxes	378	407	'
Other disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	695	476	'
Interest expense	512	517	'
Provision for credit losses	29	22	'
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	85,130	76,829	'
Total assets	92,566	83,523	'
International Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total revenue	401	369	'
Income before income taxes	132	91	'
Other disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	10	5	'
Interest expense	154	166	'
Provision for credit losses	2	7	'
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	21,335	17,496	'
Total assets	25,798	22,413	'
Total Unallocated/Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total revenue	-11	9	'
Income before income taxes	-11	9	'
Other disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	0	0	'
Interest expense	0	0	'
Provision for credit losses	0	0	'
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	-3,587	-2,999	'
Total assets	0	0	'
Unallocated Risk Management [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total revenue	-11	9	'
Income before income taxes	-11	9	'
Other disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	0	0	'
Interest expense	0	0	'
Provision for credit losses	0	0	'
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	0	0	'
Total assets	$0	$0	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Financial Guarantee [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Maximum potential payments	$102	$100
Counter Guarantee [Member] | Ford Motor Company [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Counter guarantee	$96	$96