Ford Motor Credit (FCZ) 10-K 13 Feb 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Entity Registrant Name	FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO LLC
Entity Central Index Key	38009
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
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 $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing revenue
Operating leases	$4,129	$3,409	$2,689
Retail Financing	2,776	2,785	2,980
Dealer Financing	1,620	1,519	1,423
Other	81	92	97
Total financing revenue	8,606	7,805	7,189
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	-3,088	-2,397	-1,775
Interest expense	-2,656	-2,730	-3,027
Net financing margin	2,862	2,678	2,387
Other revenue
Insurance premiums earned (Note 12)	125	119	105
Other income, net (Note 13)	265	258	286
Total financing margin and other revenue	3,252	3,055	2,778
Expenses
Operating expenses	1,094	1,090	1,004
Provision for credit losses (Note 4)	197	146	7
Insurance expenses (Note 12)	107	63	70
Total expenses	1,398	1,299	1,081
Income before income taxes	1,854	1,756	1,697
Provision for income taxes (Note 10)	149	277	483
Net income	$1,705	$1,479	$1,214

Consolidated_Statement_of_Comp

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net income	$1,705	$1,479	$1,214
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (Note 11)
Foreign currency translation	-547	-86	143
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	-547	-86	143
Comprehensive income	$1,158	$1,393	$1,357

Consolidated_Balance_Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$6,179	$9,424
Marketable securities	3,258	1,943
Finance receivables, net (Note 2)	86,915	81,636
Net investment in operating leases (Note 3)	21,518	18,277
Notes and accounts receivable from affiliated companies (Note 17)	778	1,077
Derivative financial instruments (Note 7)	859	585
Other assets (Note 8)	2,601	2,666
Total assets	122,108	115,608
Liabilities
Customer deposits, dealer reserves, and other	1,148	1,445
Affiliated companies (Note 17)	330	211
Total accounts payable	1,478	1,656
Debt (Note 9)	105,037	98,693
Deferred income taxes	1,849	1,627
Derivative financial instruments (Note 7)	167	506
Other liabilities and deferred income (Note 8)	2,210	2,522
Total liabilities	110,741	105,004
Shareholder's interest
Shareholder's interest	5,227	5,217
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 11)	160	717
Retained earnings	5,980	4,670
Total shareholder's interest	11,367	10,604
Total liabilities and shareholder's interest	122,108	115,608
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	2,094	4,198
Finance receivables, net (Note 2)	39,522	45,796
Net investment in operating leases (Note 3)	9,631	8,116
Derivative financial instruments (Note 7)	27	5
Liabilities
Debt (Note 9)	37,156	40,728
Derivative financial instruments (Note 7)	$22	$88

Consolidated_Statement_of_Shar

Consolidated Statement of Shareholder's Interest (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Shareholder's Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		$10,604		$9,653	$10,604	$9,653	$8,896
Net income	411	312	568	364	1,705	1,479	1,214
Condolidation, Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Purchase of Interest by Parent						3
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax					-547	-86	143
Distributions					-395	-445	-600
Balance at end of period	11,367		10,604		11,367	10,604	9,653
Shareholder's Interest [Member]
Shareholder's Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		5,217		5,274	5,217	5,274	5,274
Net income					0	0	0
Condolidation, Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Purchase of Interest by Parent						3
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax					10	-60	0
Distributions					0	0	0
Balance at end of period	5,227		5,217		5,227	5,217	5,274
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Note11) [Member]
Shareholder's Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		717		743	717	743	600
Net income					0	0	0
Condolidation, Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Purchase of Interest by Parent						0
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax					-557	-26	143
Distributions					0	0	0
Balance at end of period	160		717		160	717	743
Retained Earnings [Member]
Shareholder's Interest [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period		4,670		3,636	4,670	3,636	3,022
Net income					1,705	1,479	1,214
Condolidation, Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Purchase of Interest by Parent						0
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax					0	0	0
Distributions					-395	-445	-600
Balance at end of period	$5,980		$4,670		$5,980	$4,670	$3,636

Consolidated_Statement_of_Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$1,705	$1,479	$1,214
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operations
Provision for credit losses	197	146	7
Depreciation and amortization	3,955	3,198	2,592
Amortization of upfront interest supplements	-1,021	-993	-1,045
Net change in deferred income taxes	230	-22	497
Net change in other assets	106	-814	-327
Net change in other liabilities	-294	827	-500
All other operating activities	-63	-283	-397
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	4,815	3,538	2,041
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of finance receivables (excluding wholesale and other)	-35,818	-32,296	-27,613
Collections of finance receivables (excluding wholesale and other)	30,341	29,155	27,210
Purchases of operating lease vehicles	-12,694	-11,640	-8,546
Liquidations of operating lease vehicles	6,152	4,428	3,440
Net change in wholesale receivables and other	-2,189	-3,219	-1,449
Net change in notes receivable from affiliated companies	29	302	132
Purchases of marketable securities	-13,598	-30,317	-22,035
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities	12,236	30,448	23,748
Settlements of derivatives	34	65	52
All other investing activities	4	-22	-41
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities	-15,503	-13,096	-5,102
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt	39,858	38,293	30,883
Principal payments on long-term debt	-27,801	-25,642	-28,204
Change in short-term debt, net	-3,757	-2,401	1,259
Cash distributions to parent	-395	-445	-600
All other financing activities	-109	-29	128
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	7,796	9,776	3,466
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-353	17	71
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-3,245	235	476
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1	9,424	9,189	8,713
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-3,245	235	476
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31	6,179	9,424	9,189
Supplementary cash flow information for continuing operations
Interest paid	2,652	2,623	3,243
Income taxes paid	$314	$206	$150

Accounting_Policies

Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
ACCOUNTING POLICIES	ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, its controlled domestic and foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures, 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”). Affiliates that we do not consolidate, but for which we have significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for using the equity method. We are an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company (“Ford”).
	Use of estimates, as determined by management, is required in the preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Because of the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods might be based upon amounts that differ from those estimates. The accounting estimates that are most important to our business include the allowance for credit losses and accumulated depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases.
	We reclassified certain prior period amounts in our consolidated financial statements to conform to current year presentation.
	Nature of Operations
	We offer a wide variety of automotive financing products to and through automotive dealers throughout the world. Our portfolio consists of finance receivables and net investment in operating leases. We also service the finance receivables and net investment in operating leases we originate and purchase, make loans to Ford affiliates, and provide insurance services related to our financing programs. See Notes 2 and 3 for additional 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. See Note 18 for key operating data on our business segments and for geographic information on our regions.
	The predominant share of our business consists of financing Ford vehicles and supporting Ford dealers. Any extended reduction or suspension of Ford’s production or sale of vehicles due to a decline in consumer demand, work stoppage, governmental action, negative publicity or other event, or significant changes to marketing programs sponsored by Ford, would have an adverse effect on our business.
	Certain subsidiaries are subject to regulatory capital requirements requiring maintenance of certain minimum capital levels that limit the ability of those subsidiaries to pay dividends.
	Accounting Policies
	For each accounting topic that is addressed in its own footnote, the description of the accompanying accounting policy may be found in the related footnote. The remaining accounting policies are described below.
	Non-Controlling Interests in Subsidiaries. Our shareholder’s interest, net income, and accumulated other comprehensive income will be reflected as attributable to either Ford Credit or our non-controlling interests in subsidiaries (if our non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are more than de minimis). At December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, our non-controlling interests in subsidiaries were de minimis.
	Foreign Currency Translation. We remeasure monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that is different from a reporting entity’s functional currency from the applicable currency to the legal entity’s functional currency. The effect of this remeasurement process, and the results of our foreign currency hedging activities are reported in Other income, net.
	NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
	We translate the assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries from their respective functional currencies to U.S. dollars using end-of-period exchange rates. Generally, our foreign subsidiaries use the local currency as their functional currency. Changes in the carrying value of these assets and liabilities attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates are recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income. Upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of an investment in a foreign subsidiary, the amount of accumulated foreign currency translation related to the entity is reclassified to Net income and recognized as part of the gain or loss on the investment.
	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 when 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 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 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 impact our financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
	Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted
	Extraordinary and Unusual Items - Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items. In January 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new accounting standard that eliminates the concept of extraordinary items and their segregation from the results of ordinary operations and expands presentation and disclosure guidance to include items that are both unusual in nature and occur infrequently. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016 and we are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements and financial statement disclosures.
	Derivatives and Hedging - Determining Whether the Host Contract in a Hybrid Financial Instrument Issued in the Form of a Share Is More Akin to Debt or to Equity. In November 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires an entity to determine the nature of the host contract by considering all stated and implied substantive terms and features of the hybrid financial instrument issued in the form of a share, including any embedded derivative features being evaluated for bifurcation. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016 and we are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements and financial statement disclosures.
	Going Concern - Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. In August 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires management to assess if there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for each annual and interim period. If conditions or events give rise to substantial doubt, disclosures are required. The new accounting standard is effective as of December 31, 2016 and we do not expect it to have an impact on our financial statement disclosures.
	Consolidation - Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity. In August 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that provides an entity the option to elect to measure the financial assets and financial liabilities of a consolidated collateralized financing entity (“CFE”) at a value that is reflective of its economic interest in the CFE. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016 and we are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements and financial statement disclosures.
	NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
	Stock Compensation - Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. In June 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires performance targets that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as performance conditions that affect the vesting of the award. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2016 and we do not expect it to have an impact on our financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
	Transfers and Servicing - Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings and Disclosures. In June 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that changes the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase financing arrangements. The new standard also requires additional disclosures for certain transfers of financial assets with agreements that both entitle and obligate the transferor to repurchase the transferred assets from the transferee. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2015 and we do not expect it to have an impact on our financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
	Revenue - Revenue from Contracts with Customers.  In May 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard that requires recognition of revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard supersedes virtually all present U.S. GAAP guidance on revenue recognition and requires the use of more estimates and judgments than the present standards as well as additional disclosures. The new accounting standard is effective as of January 1, 2017 and we are assessing the potential impact to our financial statements and financial statement disclosures.

Finance_Receivables

Finance Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivables	FINANCE RECEIVABLES
	We segment our finance receivables into “consumer” and “non-consumer” receivables. The receivables are generally secured by the vehicles, inventory, or other property being financed.
	Finance receivables are recorded at the time of origination or purchase at fair value and are subsequently reported at amortized cost, net of any allowance for credit losses.
	Revenue from finance receivables is recognized using the interest method and includes the accretion of certain direct origination costs that are deferred and interest supplements received from Ford and other affiliates. The unamortized balance of unearned interest supplements on consumer finance receivables is included in Finance receivables, net on the balance sheet.
	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 – includes wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory, also known as floorplan financing, as well as loans to dealers to finance working capital and improvements to dealership facilities, finance the purchase of dealership real estate, and finance other dealer programs. Wholesale financing is approximately 94% of our dealer financing.
	•	Other financing – 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 for the years ended December 31 (in millions):
		2014			2013
	Consumer
	Retail financing, gross (a)	$	55,856		$	51,699
	Less:  Unearned interest supplements (b)	(1,760		)	(1,502		)
	Consumer finance receivables	54,096			50,197
	Non-Consumer
	Dealer financing (a)(c)	31,875			30,371
	Other financing	1,265			1,425
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	33,140			31,796
	Total recorded investment (d)	$	87,236		$	81,993
	Recorded investment in finance receivables (d)	$	87,236		$	81,993
	Less:  Allowance for credit losses (e)	(321		)	(357		)
	Finance receivables, net (f)	$	86,915		$	81,636
	Net finance receivables subject to fair value (g)	$	85,242		$	79,969
	Fair Value	86,715			81,658
	__________
	(a)	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, includes consumer receivables of $24.4 billion and $27.7 billion, respectively, and non-consumer receivables of $21.8 billion and $23.9 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. See Note 17 for additional information related to interest supplements and other support costs earned from affiliated companies.
	(c)	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, includes $535 million and $466 million, respectively, of 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013, excludes $192 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013, Finance receivables, net include net investment in direct financing leases of $1.7 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively.
	(g)	At December 31, 2014 and 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.
	Contractual maturities of total finance receivables outstanding at December 31, 2014, reflect contractual repayments due from customers or borrowers and were as follows (in millions):
		2015			2016			2017		Thereafter		Total
	Consumer
	Retail financing, gross (a)	$	16,080		$	14,821		$	11,694	$	13,261	$	55,856
	Non-Consumer
	Dealer financing	29,056			1,580			189		1,050		31,875
	Other financing	1,255			9			1		—		1,265
	Total finance receivables	$	46,391		$	16,410		$	11,884	$	14,311	$	88,996
	__________
	(a)	Contractual maturities of retail financing, gross include $154 million of estimated unguaranteed residual values related to direct financing leases.
	NOTE 2. FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)
	Our finance receivables are pre-payable without penalty, so prepayments may cause actual maturities to differ from contractual maturities. The above table, therefore, is not to be regarded as a forecast of future cash collections. For wholesale receivables, which are included in dealer financing, maturities stated above are estimated based on historical trends, as maturities on outstanding amounts are scheduled upon the sale of the underlying vehicle by the dealer.
	At December 31, 2014, finance receivables included $1.4 billion owed by the three customers with the largest receivables balances. These balances are included in non-consumer receivables.
	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 $17 million and $14 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The recorded investment of non-consumer receivables greater than 90 days past due and still accruing interest was $3 million and $21 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The aging analysis of finance receivables balances at December 31, was as follows (in millions):
		2014			2013
	Consumer
	31-60 days past due	$	718		$	754
	61-90 days past due	97			105
	91-120 days past due	29			27
	Greater than 120 days past due	52			63
	Total past due	896			949
	Current	53,200			49,248
	Consumer finance receivables	54,096			50,197
	Non-Consumer
	Total past due	117			89
	Current	33,023			31,707
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	33,140			31,796
Total recorded investment	$	87,236		$	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.
NOTE 2. FINANCE RECEIVABLES (Continued)
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
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.
Dealers are assigned to one of four groups according to risk ratings as follows:
•	Group I – strong to superior financial metrics
•	Group II – fair to favorable financial metrics
•	Group III – marginal to weak financial metrics
•	Group IV – poor financial metrics, including dealers classified as uncollectible
We generally suspend credit lines and extend no further funding to dealers classified in Group IV.
We regularly review our model to confirm the continued business significance and statistical predictability of the factors and update the model to incorporate new factors or other information that improves its statistical predictability. In addition, we regularly audit dealer inventory and dealer sales records to verify that the dealer is in possession of the financed vehicles and is promptly paying each receivable following the sale of the financed vehicle. The frequency of on-site vehicle inventory audits depends on factors such as the dealer’s risk rating and our security position. Under our policies, on-site vehicle inventory audits of low-risk dealers are conducted only as circumstances warrant. Audits of higher-risk dealers are conducted with increased frequency based on risk ratings and our security position. We perform a credit review of each dealer at least annually and adjust the dealer’s risk rating, if necessary.
The credit quality of dealer financing receivables is evaluated based on our internal dealer risk rating analysis. A dealer has the same risk rating for its entire dealer financing regardless of the type of financing.
The credit quality analysis of our dealer financing receivables at December 31 was as follows (in millions):
	2014			2013
Dealer financing
Group I	$	23,641		$	23,874
Group II	6,360			5,381
Group III	1,787			1,073
Group IV	87			43
Total recorded investment	$	31,875		$	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 December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $415 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $110 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.
The accrual of revenue is discontinued at the time a receivable is determined to be uncollectible. Accounts may be restored to accrual status only when a customer settles all past-due deficiency balances and future payments are reasonably assured. For receivables in non-accrual status, subsequent financing revenue is recognized only to the extent a payment is received. Payments are generally applied first to outstanding interest and then to the unpaid principal balance.
A restructuring of debt constitutes a TDR if we grant a concession to a debtor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties that we otherwise would not consider. Consumer and non-consumer receivables that have a modified interest rate below market rate or that were modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, except non-consumer receivables that are current with minimal risk of loss, are considered to be TDRs. We do not grant concessions on the principal balance of our receivables. If a receivable is modified in a reorganization proceeding, all payment requirements of the reorganization plan need to be met before remaining balances are forgiven. Finance receivables involved in TDRs are specifically assessed for impairment.

Net_Investments_in_Operating_L

Net Investments in Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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.
	Revenue from rental payments received on operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The accrual of revenue on operating leases is discontinued at the time an account is determined to be uncollectible.
	We receive interest supplements and residual support payments on certain leasing transactions under agreements with Ford. We recognize these upfront collections from Ford and other vehicle acquisition costs as part of Net investment in operating leases, which are amortized to Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases over the term of the lease contract.
	Depreciation expense on vehicles subject to operating leases is provided on a straight-line basis in an amount necessary to reduce the leased vehicle value to its estimated residual value at the end of the lease term. Our policy is to promptly sell returned off-lease vehicles. We evaluate our depreciation for leased vehicles on a regular basis taking into consideration various assumptions, such as expected residual values at lease termination (including residual value support payments from Ford) and the estimated number of vehicles that will be returned to us. Adjustments to depreciation expense reflecting revised estimates of expected residual values at the end of the lease terms are recorded prospectively on a straight-line basis. Upon disposition of the vehicle, the difference between net book value and actual proceeds is recorded as an adjustment to Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases.
	We evaluate the carrying value of held-and-used long-lived asset groups (such as vehicles subject to operating leases) for potential impairment when we determine a triggering event has occurred. When a triggering event occurs, a test for recoverability is performed by comparing projected undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the asset group. If the test for recoverability identifies a possible impairment, the asset group’s fair value is measured in accordance with the fair value measurement framework. An impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset group exceeds its estimated fair value. For the periods presented, we have not recorded any impairment charges.
	Net investment in operating leases were as follows (in millions):
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Vehicles, at cost, including acquisition costs	$	24,952		$	21,092
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(3,396		)	(2,792		)
	Net investment in operating leases before allowance for credit losses (a)	21,556			18,300
	Less: Allowance for credit losses	(38		)	(23		)
	Net investment in operating leases	$	21,518		$	18,277
	__________
	(a)	At December 31, 2014 and 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.
	The amounts contractually due for minimum rentals on operating leases at December 31, 2014 were as follows (in millions):
		2015			2016			2017		2018		2019
	Minimum rentals on operating leases	$	2,174		$	2,186		$	1,348	$	188	$	4

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses

Allowance for Credit Losses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES	ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
	The allowance for credit losses represents our estimate of the probable credit loss inherent in finance receivables and operating leases as of the balance sheet date. The adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is assessed quarterly and the assumptions and models used in establishing the allowance are evaluated regularly. Because credit losses may vary substantially over time, estimating credit losses requires a number of assumptions about matters that are uncertain. The majority of credit losses are attributable to consumer receivables.
	Additions to the allowance for credit losses are made by recording charges to the Provision for credit losses on the income statement. The uncollectible portion of finance receivables and operating leases are charged to the allowance for credit losses at the earlier of when an account is deemed to be uncollectible or when an account is 120 days delinquent, taking into consideration the financial condition of the customer, borrower or lessee, the value of the collateral, recourse to guarantors, and other factors.
	In the event we repossess the collateral, the receivable is charged off and we record the collateral at its estimated fair value less costs to sell and report it in Other assets on the balance sheet. Recoveries on finance receivables and operating leases previously charged off as uncollectible are credited to the allowance for credit losses.
	Consumer Segment and Operating Leases
	We estimate the allowance for credit losses on consumer receivables and on operating leases using a combination of measurement models and management judgment. The models consider factors such as historical trends in credit losses and recoveries (including key metrics such as delinquencies, repossessions, and bankruptcies), the composition of the present portfolio (including vehicle brand, term, risk evaluation, and new/used vehicles), trends in historical used vehicle values, and economic conditions. Estimates from these models rely on historical information and may not fully reflect losses inherent in the present portfolio. Therefore, we may adjust the estimate to reflect management judgment regarding observable changes in recent economic trends and conditions, portfolio composition, and other relevant factors.
	We make projections of two key assumptions to assist in estimating the consumer allowance for credit losses:
	•	Frequency – number of finance receivables and operating lease contracts that are expected to default over the loss emergence period, measured as repossessions
	•	Loss severity – expected difference between the amount a customer owes when the finance contract is charged off and the amount received, net of expenses, from selling the repossessed vehicle, including any recoveries from the customer
	Collective Allowance for Credit Losses. The collective allowance is evaluated primarily using a collective loss-to-receivables (“LTR”) model that, based on historical experience, indicates credit losses have been incurred in the portfolio even though the particular accounts that are uncollectible cannot be specifically identified. The LTR model is based on the most recent years of history. Each LTR is calculated by dividing credit losses by average end-of-period finance receivables or average end-of-period operating leases, excluding unearned interest supplements and allowance for credit losses. An average LTR is calculated for each product and multiplied by the end-of-period balances for that given product.
	Our largest markets also use a loss projection model to estimate losses inherent in the portfolio. The loss projection model applies recent monthly performance metrics, stratified by contract type (retail or lease), contract term (e.g., 60-month), and risk rating to our active portfolio to estimate the losses that have been incurred.
	The loss emergence period (“LEP”) is a key assumption within our models and represents the average amount of time between when a loss event first occurs to when it is charged off. This time period starts when the consumer begins to experience financial difficulty. It is evidenced, typically through delinquency, before eventually resulting in a charge-off. The LEP is a multiplier in the calculation of the collective consumer allowance for credit losses.
	For accounts greater than 120 days past due, the uncollectible portion is charged off, such that the remaining recorded investment is equal to the estimated fair value of the collateral less costs to sell.
	NOTE 4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)
	Specific Allowance for Impaired Receivables. Consumer receivables involved in TDRs are specifically assessed for impairment. A specific allowance is estimated based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate or the fair value of any collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell.
	After establishing the allowance for credit losses, if management believes the allowance does not reflect all losses inherent in the portfolio due to changes in recent economic trends and conditions, or other relevant factors, an adjustment is made based on management judgment.
	Non-Consumer Segment
	We estimate the allowance for credit losses for non-consumer receivables based on historical LTR ratios, expected future cash flows, and the fair value of collateral.
	Collective Allowance for Credit Losses. We estimate an allowance for non-consumer receivables that are not specifically identified as impaired using a LTR model for each financing product based on historical experience. This LTR is an average of the most recent historical experience and is calculated consistent with the consumer receivables LTR approach. All accounts that are specifically identified as impaired are excluded from the calculation of the non-specific or collective allowance.
	Specific Allowance for Impaired Receivables. Dealer financing is evaluated by segmenting individual loans by the risk characteristics of the loan (such as the amount of the loan, the nature of the collateral, and the financial status of the debtor). The loans are analyzed to determine whether individual loans are impaired, and a specific allowance is estimated based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell.
	After establishing the allowance for credit losses, if management believes the allowance does not reflect all losses inherent in the portfolio due to changes in recent economic trends and conditions, or other relevant factors, an adjustment is made based on management judgment.
	NOTE 4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)
	An analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to finance receivables and net investment in operating leases for the years ended December 31 (in millions) was as follows:
		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	(294		)	(6		)	(300		)	(111		)	(411		)
	Recoveries	131			9			140			62			202
	Provision for credit losses	150			(17		)	133			64			197
	Other (a)	(9		)	—			(9		)	—			(9		)
	Ending balance	$	305		$	16		$	321		$	38		$	359
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	282		$	16		$	298		$	38		$	336
	Specific impairment allowance	23			—			23			—			23
	Ending balance	305			16			321			38			$	359
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables and net investment in operating leases
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	53,681			33,030			86,711			21,556
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	415			110			525			—
	Recorded investment	54,096			33,140			87,236			21,556
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	53,791		$	33,124		$	86,915		$	21,518
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	(a)	Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.
	NOTE 4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)
		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	(290		)	(15		)	(305		)	(68		)	(373		)
	Recoveries	145			5			150			47			197
	Provision for credit losses	112			12			124			22			146
	Other (a)	4			(1		)	3			(1		)	2
	Ending balance	$	327		$	30		$	357		$	23		$	380
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	304		$	28		$	332		$	23		$	355
	Specific impairment allowance	23			2			25			—			25
	Ending balance	327			30			357			23			$	380
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables and net investment in operating leases
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	49,762			31,725			81,487			18,300
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	435			71			506			—
	Recorded investment	50,197			31,796			81,993			18,300
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	49,870		$	31,766		$	81,636		$	18,277
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(a)	Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.

Transfers_of_Receivables

Transfers of Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 including the United States, Canada, several European countries, Mexico, and China.
	We use special purpose entities (“SPEs”) that are considered VIEs for most of our on-balance sheet securitizations. The SPEs are established for the sole purpose of financing the securitized financial assets. The SPEs are generally financed through the issuance of notes or commercial paper into the public or private markets or directly with conduits. We may purchase subordinated notes of the VIEs in addition to the investment we make as residual interest holder of the transaction.
	We continue to recognize our financial assets related to our sales of receivables when the financial assets are sold to a consolidated VIE or a consolidated voting interest entity. We derecognize our financial assets when the financial assets are sold to a non-consolidated entity and we do not maintain control over the financial assets.
	NOTE 5. TRANSFERS OF RECEIVABLES (Continued)
	Receivables Classification
	Receivables are accounted for as held for investment (“HFI”) if management has the intent and ability to hold the receivables for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff. Receivables that are classified as HFI are recorded at cost. The determination of intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future is highly judgmental and requires management to make good faith estimates based on all information available at the time of origination. Once a decision has been made to sell specific receivables not previously classified as held for sale (“HFS”), such receivables are transferred into the HFS classification and carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Any amount by which cost exceeds fair value is accounted for as a valuation allowance with the offset recorded to income. We use internally developed quantitative methods to determine fair value that incorporate appropriate funding pricing and enhancement requirements, as well as estimates concerning credit losses and prepayments.
	Regardless of receivables classification, retained interests related to sold receivables are classified and accounted for as available-for-sale securities. The initial receipt of retained interests represents a non-cash transfer and subsequent cash flows related to repayment of the retained interests are recorded as an investing activity.
	We classify receivables on a receivable-by-receivable basis. Specific receivables included in off-balance sheet securitizations or whole-loan sale transactions are usually not identified until the month in which the sale occurs. Each quarter, we make a determination of whether it is probable that receivables originated during the quarter will be held for the foreseeable future based on historical receivables sale experience, internal forecasts and budgets, as well as other relevant, reliable information available through the date of evaluation. For purposes of this determination, we define probable to mean at least 70% likely and, consistent with our budgeting and forecasting period, we define foreseeable future to mean twelve months. We also consider off-balance sheet funding channels in connection with our quarterly receivables classification determination.
	Held for Investment
	Finance receivables originated during the quarter for which we determine that it is probable we will hold for the following twelve months are classified as HFI and carried at amortized cost. All retail and wholesale receivables are classified as HFI at origination during all periods presented. Cash flows resulting from the purchase of these receivables that are originally classified as HFI are recorded as an investing activity. Once a decision has been made to sell specifically identified receivables that were originally classified as HFI and the receivables are sold in the same reporting period, the receivables are reclassified as HFS and simultaneously removed from the balance sheet. The fair value adjustment is incorporated and recognized in the net gain or loss on sale of receivables and reported in Other income, net. In the event that receivables have been selected for an off-balance sheet transaction that has not occurred at the end of the reporting period, the receivables are reclassified as HFS and a valuation adjustment is recorded in Other income, net to recognize the receivables at the lower of cost or fair value. Cash flows resulting from the sale of receivables that were originally classified as HFI are recorded as an investing activity since GAAP requires the statement of cash flows presentation to be based on the original classification of the receivables.
	Held for Sale
	Finance receivables originated during the quarter for which we determine that it is not probable we will hold for the following twelve months are classified as HFS and carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Cash flows resulting from the purchase of these receivables are recorded as an operating activity. The valuation adjustment, if applicable, is recorded in Other income, net to recognize the receivables at the lower of cost or fair value. Once specifically identified receivables that were originally classified as HFS are sold, the receivables are removed from the balance sheet and the fair value adjustment is incorporated into the book value of receivables for purposes of determining the gain or loss on sale. Cash flows resulting from the sale of receivables that were originally classified as HFS are recorded as an operating activity. As a result of our accounting for any retained interests related to sold receivables as available-for-sale securities, there will be a net operating cash outflow impact for these receivables since the cash flows related to the retained interests will be classified as investing cash inflows. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no finance receivables classified as HFS.
	NOTE 5. TRANSFERS OF RECEIVABLES (Continued)
	On-Balance Sheet Securitization Transactions
	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):
		December 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	$	1.4		$	18.8	$	0.1		$	18.7	$	17.3
	Wholesale financing	0.3			20.8		—			20.8		13.3
	Finance receivables	1.7			39.6		0.1			39.5		30.6
	Net investment in operating leases	0.4			9.6		—			9.6		6.6
	Total VIE	$	2.1		$	49.2	$	0.1		$	49.1	$	37.2
	Non-VIE
	Retail financing	$	0.3		$	5.6	$	—		$	5.6	$	5.2
	Wholesale financing	—			1		—			1		0.9
	Finance receivables	0.3			6.6		—			6.6		6.1
	Net investment in operating leases	—			—		—			—		—
	Total Non-VIE	$	0.3		$	6.6	$	—		$	6.6	$	6.1
	Total securitization transactions
	Retail financing	$	1.7		$	24.4	$	0.1		$	24.3	$	22.5
	Wholesale financing	0.3			21.8		—			21.8		14.2
	Finance receivables	2			46.2		0.1			46.1		36.7
	Net investment in operating leases	0.4			9.6		—			9.6		6.6
	Total securitization transactions	$	2.4		$	55.8	$	0.1		$	55.7	$	43.3
	__________
	(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 years ended December 31 was as follows (in millions):
	2014			2013		2012
VIE	$	504		$	563	$	760
Non-VIE	91			77		94
Total securitization transactions	$	595		$	640	$	854
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. These related derivatives are not the obligations of 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):
	December 31, 2014					31-Dec-13
	Derivative			Derivative		Derivative			Derivative
	Asset			Liability		Asset			Liability
Derivatives of the VIEs	$	27		$	22	$	5		$	88
Derivatives related to the VIEs	16			7		23			30
Other securitization related derivatives	5			1		5			7
Total exposures related to securitization	$	48		$	30	$	33		$	125
NOTE 5. TRANSFERS OF RECEIVABLES (Continued)
Derivative expense/(income) related to our securitization transactions for the years ended December 31 was as follows (in millions):
	2014			2013		2012
Derivatives of the VIEs	$	(9	)	$	3	$	227
Derivatives related to the VIEs	(16		)	16		(5		)
Other securitization related derivatives	21			6		17
Total derivative expense/(income) related to securitization	$	(4	)	$	25	$	239

Variable_Interest_Entities

Variable Interest Entities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 $0 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and ranged from $0 to $242 million during 2014 and $0 to $177 million during 2013.
	See Note 5 for information on the financial position and financial performance of our VIEs and Notes 7 and 16 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 $66 million and $72 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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, 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.
	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 gains/(losses) recognized in income for the years ended December 31 (in millions):
		2014			2013			2012
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts
	Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness	$	304		$	254		$	177
	Ineffectiveness (a)	20			(44		)	16
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	(41		)	(28		)	(33		)
	Foreign currency exchange contracts (b)	68			12			(104		)
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts (b)	161			(88		)	(150		)
	Other (c)	—			—			(81		)
	Total	$	512		$	106		$	(175	)
	__________
	(a)	For 2014, 2013, and 2012, hedge ineffectiveness reflects the net change in fair value on derivatives of $407 million gain, $658 million loss, and $228 million gain, respectively, and change in value on hedged debt attributable to the change in benchmark interest rates of $387 million loss, $614 million gain, and $212 million loss, 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.
	(c)	Reflects gains/(losses) for derivative features included in the Ford Upgrade Exchange Linked (“FUEL”) notes. In 2012, we received two investment grade credit ratings thereby triggering the mandatory exchange feature and the FUEL derivatives were extinguished.
	Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments
	Derivative financial instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, presented on a gross basis, and include an adjustment for non-performance risk. Notional amounts are presented on a gross basis. The notional amounts of the derivative financial instruments do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, therefore, are not a direct measure of our financial risk exposure. We enter into master agreements with counterparties that may allow for netting of exposures in the event of default or termination of the counterparty agreement due to breach of contract.
	The following table summarizes the notional amount and estimated fair value of our derivative financial instruments (in millions):
		December 31, 2014									December 31, 2013
		Notional			Fair Value of Assets			Fair Value of Liabilities			Notional		Fair Value of Assets			Fair Value of Liabilities
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts	$	23,203		$	602		$	38		$	18,778	$	360		$	179
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	56,558			168			89			69,863		224			126
	Foreign currency exchange contracts (a)	1,527			18			1			2,410		1			25
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	2,425			71			39			2,620		—			176
	Total derivative financial instruments, gross	$	83,713		859			167			$	93,671	585			506
	Counterparty netting and collateral (b)				(136		)	(136		)			(296		)	(296		)
	Total derivative financial instruments, net				$	723		$	31				$	289		$	210
	__________
	(a)	Includes forward contracts between Ford Credit and an affiliated company.
	(b)	As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we did not receive or pledge any cash collateral.

Other_Assets_and_Other_Liabili

Other Assets and Other Liabilities and Deferred Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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):
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued interest and other non-finance receivables (a)	$	921	$	1,010
	Collateral held for resale, at net realizable value	382		399
	Restricted cash (b)	130		169
	Deferred charges	268		252
	Deferred charges – income taxes	185		184
	Prepaid reinsurance premiums and other reinsurance receivables	401		340
	Investment in non-consolidated affiliates	141		133
	Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (c)	120		120
	Other	53		59
	Total other assets	$	2,601	$	2,666
	__________
	(a)	Includes the gross value of repurchase agreements where we are the transferee of $0 million and $227 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  The gross value of the offsetting liabilities are reported in Customer deposits, dealer reserves, and other on our balance sheet.
	(b)	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.
	(c)	Accumulated depreciation was $326 million and $343 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Other liabilities and deferred income were as follows (in millions):
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Interest payable	$	587	$	615
	Tax related payables to Ford and affiliated companies	625		941
	Unrecognized tax benefits	91		101
	Unearned insurance premiums	410		350
	Other	497		515
	Total other liabilities and deferred income	$	2,210	$	2,522
	In 2014 and 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 2013 reduced the liability for unrecognized tax benefits reflecting the settlement of tax deficiencies related to the 2008 and 2009 tax years.

Debt_and_Commitments

Debt and Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	DEBT AND COMMITMENTS
	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		December 31,			December 31,
												2014			2013
	Short-term debt
	Unsecured debt
	Floating rate demand notes	1.1	%	1.1	%							$	5,559		$	5,319
	Commercial paper	0.8	%	0.9	%							1,651			2,003
	Other short-term debt	5	%	5.3	%							2,564			2,372
	Asset-backed debt
	Commercial paper	—	%	0.2	%							—			3,364
	Other short-term debt	0.5	%	0.7	%							1,377			1,963
	Total short-term debt	1.9	%	1.5	%		1.9	%		1.5	%	11,151			15,021
	Long-term debt
	Unsecured debt
	Notes payable within one year											9,102			4,479
	Notes payable after one year											42,488			38,617
	Asset-backed debt
	Notes payable within one year											16,722			17,322
	Notes payable after one year											25,197			23,238
	Unamortized discount											(51		)	(87		)
	Fair value adjustments											428			103
	Total long-term debt	2.7	%	3	%		2.8	%		3.2	%	93,886			83,672
	Total debt	2.6	%	2.8	%		2.7	%		3	%	$	105,037		$	98,693
	Fair value of debt											$	107,190		$	101,866
	Interest rate characteristics of debt payable after one year
	Fixed interest rate											49,148			47,048
	Variable interest rate (generally based on LIBOR or other short-term rates)											18,537			14,807
	Total payable after one year											$	67,685		$	61,855
	NOTE 9. DEBT AND COMMITMENTS (Continued)
	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.
	The fair value of debt reflects interest accrued but not yet paid of $586 million and $618 million at December 31, 2014 and 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 $9.8 billion and $9.7 billion of short-term debt at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, carried at cost which approximates fair value. See Note 16 for additional information.
	Debt with affiliated companies included in the above table was as follows (in millions):
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Other short-term debt	$	13		$	27
	Notes payable within one year	307			4
	Notes payable after one year	5			307
	Total debt with affiliated companies	$	325		$	338
	Debt Maturities. Short-term and long-term debt matures at various dates through 2048. At December 31, 2014, maturities were as follows (in millions):
		2015 (a)			2016				2017			2018			2019			Thereafter (b)		Total
	Unsecured debt	$	18,877		$	10,402			$	11,101		$	6,028		$	5,582		$	9,374	$	61,364
	Asset-backed debt	18,098			13,097				7,678			1,063			2,760			600		43,296
	Total	36,975			23,499				18,779			7,091			8,342			9,974		104,660
	Unamortized discount																			(51		)
	Fair value adjustments																			428
	Total debt																			$	105,037
	__________
	(a)	Includes $11,151 million for short-term and $25,824 million for long-term debt.
	(b)	Includes $9,358 million of unsecured debt maturing between 2020 and 2024 with the remaining balance maturing after 2031.
	Committed Asset-Backed Security Lines
	We and our subsidiaries, including FCE Bank plc (“FCE”), have entered into agreements with a number of bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduits and other financial institutions. Such counterparties are contractually committed, at our option, to purchase from us eligible retail or wholesale assets or to purchase or make advances under asset-backed securities backed by retail financing, operating leases, or wholesale financing assets for proceeds of up to $33.7 billion ($19.0 billion of retail financing, $7.2 billion of wholesale financing, and $7.5 billion of operating lease assets) at December 31, 2014, of which $4.9 billion are commitments to FCE. These committed liquidity programs have varying maturity dates, with $17.3 billion (of which $4.0 billion relates to FCE commitments) having maturities within the next twelve months and the remaining balance having maturities through 2017. We plan capacity renewals to protect our global funding needs, optimize capacity utilization, and maintain sufficient liquidity.
	NOTE 9. DEBT AND COMMITMENTS (Continued)
	Our ability to obtain funding under these programs is subject to having a sufficient amount of assets eligible for these programs as well as our ability to obtain interest rate hedging arrangements for certain securitization transactions. Our capacity in excess of eligible receivables protects us against the risk of lower than planned renewal rates. At December 31, 2014, $15.3 billion of these commitments were in use. These programs are free of material adverse change clauses, restrictive financial covenants (for example, debt-to-equity limitations and minimum net worth requirements), and generally, credit rating triggers that could limit our ability to obtain funding. However, the unused portion of these commitments may be terminated if the performance of the underlying assets deteriorates beyond specified levels. Based on our experience and knowledge as servicer of the related assets, we do not expect any of these programs to be terminated due to such events.
	Unsecured Credit Facilities
	At December 31, 2014, we and our majority-owned subsidiaries had $3.6 billion of contractually committed unsecured credit facilities with financial institutions including the FCE Credit Agreement (as defined below) and the allocation under Ford’s revolving credit facility (as defined below). At December 31, 2014, $3.2 billion was available for use.
	FCE has a £760 million (equivalent to $1.2 billion at December 31, 2014) syndicated credit facility (the “FCE Credit Agreement”) that matures in 2017. At December 31, 2014, $873 million was available for use. The FCE Credit Agreement contains certain covenants, including an obligation for FCE to maintain its ratio of regulatory capital to risk-weighted assets at no less than the applicable regulatory minimum, and for the support agreement between FCE and Ford Credit to remain in full force and effect (and enforced by FCE to ensure that its net worth is maintained at no less than $500 million). In addition to customary payment, representation, bankruptcy, and judgment defaults, the FCE Credit Agreement contains cross-payment and cross-acceleration defaults with respect to other debt.
	Lenders under Ford’s Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 30, 2014 (“Ford’s revolving credit facility”) have commitments totaling $12.2 billion, with about $9 billion maturing on April 30, 2019 and about $3 billion maturing on April 30, 2017. Ford has allocated $2.0 billion of commitments to us under Ford’s revolving credit facility to grow our overall liquidity, supporting growth and expanded funding programs. At December 31, 2014, all $2.0 billion was available for use.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES
	Ford Motor Credit Company LLC is a disregarded entity for United States income tax purposes and Ford’s consolidated United States federal and state income tax returns include certain of our domestic subsidiaries. In accordance with our intercompany tax sharing agreement with Ford, United States income tax liabilities or credits are allocated to us generally on a separate return basis calculated as if we were taxable as a corporation.
	The Provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 was estimated as follows (in millions):
		2014				2013				2012
	Current
	Federal	$	(198	)		$	185			$	4
	Non-U.S.	154				169				55
	State and local	(38		)		(55		)		(14		)
	Total current	(82		)		299				45
	Deferred
	Federal	193				—				413
	Non-U.S.	(6		)		(29		)		14
	State and local	44				7				11
	Total deferred	231				(22		)		438
	Provision for income taxes	$	149			$	277			$	483
	A reconciliation of the Provision for income taxes with the United States statutory tax rate as a percentage of Income before income taxes, excluding equity in net income of affiliated companies, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, and income from discontinued operations, for the years ended December 31 is as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	U.S. statutory tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Effect of (in percentage points):
	Non-U.S. tax rates under U.S. rate	(3.0	)		(2.3	)		(1.6	)
	State and local income taxes	(0.2	)		(1.0	)		(1.0	)
	U.S. tax on non-U.S. earnings (a)	(21.4	)		(15.0	)		(1.2	)
	Other	(2.4	)		1.9			1.1
	Valuation allowance (b)	—			(2.8	)		(3.8	)
	Effective tax rate	8	%		15.8	%		28.5	%
	________
	(a)	During 2014, we changed our methodology for measuring currency gains and losses in computing the earnings of our European operations under U.S. tax law.  Implementation of the new methodology resulted in a reduction of U.S. tax on non-U.S. earnings of approximately $360 million due to realization of additional foreign tax credits.
	(b)	During 2013, we released a valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets in Canada and Mexico, resulting in a favorable impact to the income tax provision of $49 million. In 2012, we released a valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets in Latin America, resulting in a favorable impact to the income tax provision of $64 million.
	At December 31, 2014, $2.8 billion of non-U.S. earnings are considered indefinitely reinvested in operations outside the United States, for which deferred taxes have not been provided.  Repatriation of these earnings in their entirety would result in a residual U.S. tax liability of about $600 million. Our measure of the amount of non-U.S. earnings considered indefinitely reinvested in operations outside the United States reflects accumulated earnings determined under U.S. tax law. At December 31, 2013, our measure of these indefinitely reinvested earnings was $5.1 billion. The reduction in these indefinitely reinvested earnings is primarily due to a change in our methodology for measuring currency gains and losses in computing the earnings of our European operations under U.S. tax law.
	NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES (Continued)
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we concluded that $500 million in earnings from our European operations, previously planned for distribution to the United States and for which we recognized U.S. tax expense, will now be indefinitely reinvested outside the United States. These earnings will be used to fund non-U.S. operations, and therefore they are not planned to be distributed to the United States in the foreseeable future. As a result, tax liabilities related to foreign earnings decreased by approximately $83 million in 2013.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences that exist between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards on a taxing jurisdiction basis. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which we expect the temporary differences to be recovered or paid.
	Our accounting for deferred tax consequences represents our best estimate of the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns and their future probability. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets. If, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized, we record a valuation allowance.
	The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
		December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Deferred tax assets
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	227			$	308
	Provision for credit losses	140				131
	Other foreign	186				148
	Employee benefit plans	11				11
	Foreign tax credits	685				58
	Other	282				270
	Total gross deferred tax assets	1,531				926
	Less: Valuation allowance	(10		)		(21		)
	Total net deferred tax assets	1,521				905
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Leasing transactions	2,035				1,131
	Finance receivables	647				721
	Other foreign	480				466
	Other	23				30
	Total deferred tax liabilities	3,185				2,348
	Net deferred tax liability	$	1,664			$	1,443
	In accordance with our intercompany tax sharing agreement with Ford, United States income tax liabilities or credits are allocated to us, generally on a separate return basis. In this regard, the deferred tax assets related to foreign tax credits represent amounts primarily due from Ford. Under our tax sharing agreement with Ford, we are generally paid for these assets at the earlier of our use on a separate return basis or their expiration.
	Operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes were $858 million at December 31, 2014, resulting in a deferred tax asset of $227 million. These losses begin to expire in 2018 with a substantial portion expiring in 2029. Tax benefits of operating loss and tax credit carryforwards are evaluated on an ongoing basis, including a review of historical and projected future operating results, the eligible carryforward period, and other circumstances.
	NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES (Continued)
	In accordance with our intercompany tax sharing agreement with Ford, we earn interest on net tax assets and pay interest on certain tax liabilities. Interest earned is included in Other income, net while interest expense is included in Interest expense.
	The changes in the unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in millions):
		2014				2013				2012
	Beginning balance	$	159			$	491			$	535
	Increase - tax positions in prior periods	28				28				54
	Increase - tax positions in current period	1				1				7
	Decrease - tax positions in prior periods	(44		)		(68		)		(54		)
	Settlements	(33		)		(293		)		(51		)
	Ending balance	$	111			$	159			$	491
The amount of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized, was $88 million, $128 million, and $155 million, respectively. We do not believe it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease during the next twelve months.
We have settled our U.S. federal income tax deficiencies related to tax years prior to 2010 in accordance with our intercompany tax sharing agreement with Ford. The Ford consolidated tax return is currently under examination for the 2010 and 2011 tax years. Examinations by tax authorities have been completed through 2008 in Germany, 2010 in Canada, and 2010 in the United Kingdom.
We recognize income tax-related penalties in Provision for/(Benefit from) income taxes on our income statement.  We recognize accrued interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits in jurisdictions where we file tax returns separate from Ford in Other income, net on our income statement. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, we recorded $13 million in net tax related interest expense, $17 million in net tax related interest income, and $21 million in net tax related interest expense, respectively, in our income statement. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded a net payable of $50 million and $40 million, respectively, for tax related interest in Other liabilities and deferred income.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	The changes in the balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in millions):
		2014			2013			2012
	Foreign currency translation
	Beginning balance	$	717		$	743		$	600
	Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation	(547		)	(86		)	143
	Reclassifications from shareholder’s interest (a)(b)	(10		)	60			—
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) including reclassification adjustments, net of tax	(557		)	(26		)	143
	Ending balance	$	160		$	717		$	743
	Total AOCI ending balance at December 31	$	160		$	717		$	743
	__________
	(a)	In 2014 we recorded a foreign currency translation adjustment related to the acquisition of a subsidiary of Ford. This adjustment also increased Shareholder’s interest and did not impact the Total Shareholder’s interest on our balance sheet.
	(b)	See Note 15 for additional information on the 2013 reclassification.

Insurance

Insurance	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Insurance [Abstract]
INSURANCE	INSURANCE
	We conduct insurance underwriting operations primarily through The American Road Insurance Company (“TARIC”) and other subsidiaries. TARIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Credit operating in the United States and Canada. TARIC provides physical damage insurance coverage for Ford Credit financed vehicles at dealer locations and Ford and Lincoln vehicles in transit between final assembly plants and dealer locations. In addition, TARIC provides a variety of insurance products and services to Ford and its affiliates, including contractual liability insurance on extended service contracts, commercial automobile and general liability insurance, and surety bonds.
	Insurance premiums earned are reported net of reinsurance as Insurance premiums earned. These premiums are earned over their respective policy periods. Physical damage insurance premiums, including premiums on vehicles financed at wholesale by us, are recognized as income on a monthly basis. Premiums from extended service plan contracts and other contractual liability coverages are earned over the life of the policy based on historical loss experience. Commissions and premium taxes are deferred and amortized over the term of the related policies on the same basis on which premiums are earned.
	TARIC is required by law to maintain deposits with regulatory authorities. These deposited securities totaled $13 million and $14 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Insurance Expenses and Liabilities
	Insurance underwriting losses and expenses are reported as Insurance expenses. The components of insurance expenses were as follows for the years ended December 31 (in millions):
		2014			2013			2012
	Insurance losses	$	115		$	70		$	75
	Loss adjustment expenses	6			6			4
	Reinsurance income and other expenses, net	(14		)	(13		)	(9		)
	Insurance expenses	$	107		$	63		$	70
	Reserves for insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses are established based on actuarial estimates and historical loss development patterns, which represents management’s best estimate. If management believes the reserves do not reflect all losses due to changes in conditions, or other relevant factors, an adjustment is made based on management judgment. The reserve for reported insurance losses and an estimate of unreported insurance losses, based on past experience, was $11 million and $11 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was included in Other liabilities and deferred income.
	Reinsurance
	Reinsurance activity primarily consists of ceding a majority of its automotive extended service plan contracts for a ceding commission. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers on unpaid losses, including incurred but not reported losses, and amounts paid to reinsurers relating to the unexpired portion of reinsurance contracts are reported in Other assets. Ceded insurance expenses that were deducted from the amounts reported as Insurance expenses were $68 million, $64 million, and $64 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
	NOTE 12. INSURANCE (Continued)
	The effect of reinsurance on premiums written and earned was as follows for the years ended December 31 (in millions):
		2014						2013						2012
		Written			Earned			Written			Earned			Written			Earned
	Direct	$	293		$	230		$	270		$	216		$	234		$	202
	Assumed	—			—			—			—			2			2
	Ceded	(166		)	(105		)	(151		)	(97		)	(136		)	(99		)
	Net premiums	$	127		$	125		$	119		$	119		$	100		$	105
	Commissions on reinsurance ceded are earned on the same basis as related premiums. Reinsurance contracts do not relieve TARIC from its obligations to its policyholders. Failure of reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to TARIC. Therefore, TARIC either directly or indirectly (via insurance brokers) monitors the underlying business and financial performance of the reinsurers. In addition, where deemed necessary, TARIC may require collateral or utilize multiple reinsurers to mitigate concentration risk.

Other_Income

Other Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 years ended December 31 (in millions):
		2014			2013			2012
	Gains/(Losses) on derivatives (a)	$	208		$	(148	)	$	(352	)
	Currency revaluation gains/(losses) (a)	(236		)	82			236
	Interest and investment income	53			50			85
	Insurance fee income	74			61			65
	Other	166			213			252
	Total other income, net	$	265		$	258		$	286
	__________
	(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.

Retirement_Benefits

Retirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION	RETIREMENT BENEFITS
	We are a participating employer in certain retirement, postretirement health care, and life insurance plans that are sponsored by Ford. As described below, Ford allocates costs to us under these plans based on the total number of participating or eligible employees at Ford Credit. Further information about these sponsored plans is available in Ford’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
	Employee Retirement Plans
	Benefits earned under certain Ford-sponsored retirement plans are generally based on an employee’s length of service, salary, and contributions. The allocation amount can be impacted by key assumptions (for example, discount rate and average rate of increase in compensation) that Ford uses in determining its retirement plan obligations. Also, we are jointly and severally liable to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”) for certain Ford IRS-qualified U.S. defined benefit pension plan liabilities and to any trustee appointed if one or more of these pension plans were to be terminated by the PBGC in a distress termination. We are liable to pay any plan deficiencies and could have a lien placed on our assets by the PBGC to collateralize this liability.
	Retirement plan service costs allocated to Ford Credit for our employees in the U.S. participating in the Ford-sponsored plans were $26 million, $26 million, and $28 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, and were charged to Operating expenses. The allocated cost for 2014 was equivalent to 9% of Ford’s total U.S. salaried retirement plan service cost.
	Postretirement Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits
	Postretirement health care and life insurance benefits are provided under certain Ford plans, which provide benefits to retired salaried employees primarily in the United States. Our employees generally may become eligible for these benefits if they retire while working for us; however, benefits and eligibility rules may be modified from time to time.
	Effective January 1, 2012, Ford allocates costs to us for postretirement health care and life insurance on a service cost basis, which is consistent with the basis used for allocating U.S. employee retirement plan service costs. Prior to 2012, postretirement health care and life insurance costs were allocated to us on a total plan cost basis. In addition, our liability to Ford for postretirement health care and life insurance of $328 million at December 31, 2011, which was included in Accounts payables - affiliated companies, was paid in full during 2012.
	Postretirement health care and life insurance costs allocated to Ford Credit for our employees in the U.S. participating in the Ford-sponsored plans were $3 million, $4 million, and $4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and were charged to Operating expenses. The allocated cost for 2014 was equivalent to 12% of Ford’s total U.S. salaried postretirement health care and life insurance benefits service costs.

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
DIVESTITURES AND OTHER ACTIONS	ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
	Acquisitions
	During April and August 2013, an affiliated company owned by Ford executed agreements to sell Volvo-related retail financing receivables of its German branch to a third-party financing company. In July 2013, FCE acquired the net residual assets of the affiliated company’s Swiss branch through the purchase of a newly created Swiss subsidiary. The net residual assets of the Swiss branch consisted primarily of $713 million of retail and dealer financing receivables in Switzerland. The Swiss assets were purchased at book value. All servicing obligations for the Swiss retail and dealer finance receivables transferred to FCE upon acquisition. In conjunction with this transaction, we recorded an increase of $60 million in Accumulated other comprehensive income (foreign currency translation), which resulted in a corresponding decrease in Shareholder’s interest.
	Divestitures
	We classify assets and liabilities as held for sale (“disposal group”) when management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal group, the sale is probable within one year, and the disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition. We also consider whether an active program to locate a buyer has been initiated, whether the disposal group is marketed actively for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value, and whether actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. We classify a disposal group as a discontinued operation when the criteria to be classified as held for sale have been met and we will not have any significant involvement with the disposal group after the sale.
	When we classify a disposal group as held for sale, we test for impairment. An impairment charge is recognized when the carrying value of the disposal group exceeds the estimated fair value less transaction costs.
	We aggregate the assets and liabilities of all held-for-sale disposal groups on the balance sheet for the period in which the disposal group is held for sale. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no assets and liabilities of held-for-sale disposal groups.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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. We did not have any material nonrecurring fair value items.
	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 table 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, net. Realized gains and losses are measured using the specific identification method.
	We enter into repurchase agreements from time to time 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0 and $227 million, respectively.
	NOTE 16. 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 by multiplying the outstanding receivable balances by the average recovery value 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.
	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 the debt’s fair value. The fair value of debt is categorized within Level 2 of the hierarchy.
	NOTE 16. 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):
		December 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total
	Assets
	Cash equivalents-financial instruments
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	$	—	$	341	$	341	$	—	$	24	$	24
	Corporate debt	—		10		10		—		—		—
	Total cash equivalents-financial instruments (a)	—		351		351		—		24		24
	Marketable securities
	U.S. government and agencies	17		1,251		1,268		418		25		443
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	—		405		405		—		184		184
	Corporate debt	—		1,555		1,555		—		1,273		1,273
	Other marketable securities	—		30		30		—		43		43
	Total marketable securities	17		3,241		3,258		418		1,525		1,943
	Derivative financial instruments
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	—		859		859		—		585		585
	Total assets at fair value	$	17	$	4,451	$	4,468	$	418	$	2,134	$	2,552
	Liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	$	—	$	167	$	167	$	—	$	506	$	506
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	167	$	167	$	—	$	506	$	506
	__________
	(a)	Excludes time deposits, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts reported at par value on our balance sheet totaling $3.8 billion and $6.6 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In addition to these cash equivalents, we also had cash on hand totaling $2.0 billion and $2.8 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	(b)	See Note 7 for additional information regarding derivative financial instruments.

Transactions_with_Affiliated_C

Transactions with Affiliated Companies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED COMPANIES	TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED COMPANIES
	Represents primarily all transactions with Ford and affiliated companies occurring in the ordinary course of business.
	Income Statement
	The income statement effects of transactions with Ford and affiliated companies for the years ended December 31 were as follows (reductions to Income before income taxes are presented as negative amounts) (in millions):
		2014			2013			2012
	Net financing margin
	Interest supplements and residual support costs earned (a)	$	2,786		$	2,479		$	2,471
	Operating lease revenue on employee leased vehicles	259			228			217
	Interest expense on debt	(25		)	(22		)	(25		)
	Interest income (b)	12			22			45
	Other revenue
	Earned insurance premiums, net of amounts ceded (c)	$	75		$	64		$	54
	Gains/(Losses) from derivative transactions (d)	68			10			(56		)
	Expenses
	Advice and services expense (e)	$	(120	)	$	(102	)	$	(92	)
	Insurance loss and loss adjustment expenses, net of recoveries (c)	(30		)	(26		)	(21		)
	Retirement benefits and share based compensation (f)	(37		)	(37		)	(39		)
	__________
	(a)	Amounts related to finance receivables are included in revenue. Amounts related to Net investment in operating leases are included in Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases. The amount of interest supplements and residual support cash received totaled $3.1 billion, $2.4 billion, and $1.9 billion for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
	(b)	Includes interest on notes receivable, interest on receivables from certain entities that are reported as consolidated subsidiaries of Ford to which we provide financing, and interest from our intercompany tax sharing agreement with Ford, under which we earn interest on net tax assets and pay interest on certain tax liabilities.
	(c)	See Note 12 for additional information.
	(d)	Currency revaluation gains/(losses) primarily related to foreign denominated debt were mostly offset by gains/(losses) on derivatives. See Notes 7 and 13 for additional information.
	(e)	We receive technical and administrative advice and services from Ford and its affiliates, occupy office space furnished by Ford and its affiliates, utilize data processing facilities maintained by Ford, and sell returned lease and repossessed vehicles through Ford auction lots. These costs are charged to Operating expenses.
	(f)	In the United States, we are a participating employer in certain retirement, postretirement health care and life insurance. Ford allocates costs to us based on the total number of participating or eligible employees at Ford Credit. See Note 14 for additional information.
	NOTE 17. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED COMPANIES (Continued)
	Balance Sheet
	The balance sheet effects of transactions with Ford and affiliated companies were as follows (in millions):
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Assets
	Finance receivables, Net
	Dealer financing (a)	$	4,539		$	2,745
	Other (b)	1,261			1,418
	Unearned interest supplements on finance receivables	(1,760		)	(1,502		)
	Net investment in operating leases
	Employee and company vehicles (c)	645			589
	Unearned interest supplements and residual support on leased vehicles	(2,096		)	(1,578		)
	Notes and accounts receivables	778			1,077
	Derivative financial instruments	18			1
	Other assets
	Investment in non-consolidated affiliates	141			133
	Liabilities
	Accounts payable	$	(330	)	$	(211	)
	Tax related payables (d)	(625		)	(941		)
	Debt	(325		)	(338		)
	Derivative financial instruments	(1		)	(22		)
	__________
	(a)	Represents the purchase of receivables generated by divisions and affiliates of Ford in connection with the delivery of vehicle inventories from Ford and wholesale and dealer loan receivables with entities that are reported as consolidated subsidiaries of Ford. Consolidated subsidiaries include dealerships that are partially owned by Ford as consolidated VIEs and also certain overseas affiliates.
	(b)	Represents 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 where we are serving as Ford’s agent. At December 31, 2014, $782 million of these assets are subject to limited guarantees by Ford. In addition, at December 31, 2014, Ford guaranteed $75 million of our finance receivables related to dealers.
	(c)	We have entered into a sale-leaseback agreement with Ford primarily for vehicles that Ford leases to employees of Ford and its subsidiaries. The investment in these vehicles is included in Net investment in operating leases and is guaranteed by Ford.
	(d)	Refer to Notes 8 and 10 for additional information.
	Commitments and Contingencies
	We provide various guarantees to third parties on behalf of Ford. The maximum potential payments of these guarantees totaled $107 million and $100 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Of these maximum potential payments, Ford counter-guaranteed to us $101 million and $96 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. See Note 20 for information regarding guarantees of certain obligations of unconsolidated and other affiliates.

Segment_and_Geographic_Informa

Segment and Geographic Information Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC 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: North America (“North America Segment”) and International (“International Segment”). The North America Segment includes our operations in the United States and Canada. The International Segment includes our operations in all other countries in which we do business directly and indirectly.
	We review our business performance on a managed basis.  Receivables for the North America and International Segments are presented on a managed basis, as it closely approximates the customer's outstanding balance on the receivables, which is the basis for earning revenue. Our managed receivables include 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).
	We measure the performance of our North America and International 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.
	NOTE 18. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Continued)
	Key operating data for our business segments for the years ended or at December 31 were as follows (in millions):
							Unallocated/Eliminations
		North		International			Unallocated			Adjustment to			Total Unallocated/Eliminations			Total
		America		Segment			Risk Management			Receivables (a)
		Segment
	2014
	Total revenue (b)	$	7,351	$	1,651		$	(6	)	$	—		$	(6	)	$	8,996
	Income before income taxes	1,399		461			(6		)	—			(6		)	1,854
	Other disclosures
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	3,045		43			—			—			—			3,088
	Interest expense	2,010		646			—			—			—			2,656
	Provision for credit losses	157		40			—			—			—			197
	Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	91,021		21,762			—			(4,350		)	(4,350		)	108,433
	Total assets	96,016		26,092			—			—			—			122,108
	2013
	Total revenue (b)	$	6,708	$	1,527		$	(53	)	$	—		$	(53	)	$	8,182
	Income before income taxes	1,438		371			(53		)	—			(53		)	1,756
	Other disclosures
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	2,369		28			—			—			—			2,397
	Interest expense	2,088		642			—			—			—			2,730
	Provision for credit losses	114		32			—			—			—			146
	Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	83,722		19,688			—			(3,497		)	(3,497		)	99,913
	Total assets	90,720		24,888			—			—			—			115,608
	2012
	Total revenue (b)(c)	$	6,166	$	1,523		$	(109	)	$	—		$	(109	)	$	7,580
	Income before income taxes (c)	1,550		249			(102		)	—			(102		)	1,697
	Other disclosures
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	1,700		75			—			—			—			1,775
	Interest expense	2,222		812			(7		)	—			(7		)	3,027
	Provision for credit losses	18		(11		)	—			—			—			7
	Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases (c)	74,509		17,188			—			(3,081		)	(3,081		)	88,616
	Total assets (c)	81,751		22,845			—			—			—			104,596
	__________
	(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.
	(c)	In the second quarter of 2012, we recorded a $37 million unfavorable cumulative pre-tax accounting adjustment to correct the amortization of interest supplements for certain International retail finance contracts, which decreased Financing revenue, Retail and decreased Finance receivables, net. The impact of the accounting adjustment on our previously issued annual and interim financial statements was not material.
	NOTE 18. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Continued)
	Geographic Information
	Key data for our geographic operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other foreign operations were as follows for the years ended or at December 31 (in millions):
		2014		2013			2012
	Total revenue (a)
	United States	$	6,377	$	5,739		$	5,234
	Canada	998		909			898
	Europe	1,041		1,132			1,097
	All other	580		402			351
	Total revenue	$	8,996	$	8,182		$	7,580
	Income before income taxes
	United States	$	1,199	$	1,160		$	1,238
	Canada	148		127			176
	Europe	332		319			145
	All other	175		150			138
	Total income before income taxes	$	1,854	$	1,756		$	1,697
	Finance receivables, net and net investment in operating leases
	United States	$	76,578	$	70,513		$	62,299
	Canada	10,449		10,085			9,483
	Europe	16,708		15,674			14,349
	All other	4,698		3,641			2,485
	Total finance receivables, net and net investment in operating leases	$	108,433	$	99,913		$	88,616
	_________
(a)	Represents Total financing revenue, Insurance premiums earned, and Other income, net.

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA	SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
	Selected financial data by calendar quarter were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Full Year
	2014
	Total revenue (a)	$	2,159		$	2,234		$	2,312		$	2,291		$	8,996
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	(705		)	(742		)	(801		)	(840		)	(3,088		)
	Interest expense	(666		)	(673		)	(663		)	(654		)	(2,656		)
	Total financing margin and other revenue	788			819			848			797			3,252
	Provision for credit losses	31			27			57			82			197
	Net income (b)	312			264			718			411			1,705
	2013
	Total revenue (a)	$	1,960		$	1,983		$	2,083		$	2,156		$	8,182
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	(481		)	(553		)	(629		)	(734		)	(2,397		)
	Interest expense	(683		)	(682		)	(691		)	(674		)	(2,730		)
	Total financing margin and other revenue	796			748			763			748			3,055
	Provision for credit losses	29			20			32			65			146
	Net income	364			275			272			568			1,479
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	(a)	Represents Total financing revenue, Insurance premiums earned, and Other income, net.
	(b)	The third quarter net income includes favorable tax items of approximately $360 million resulting from a change in our methodology for measuring currency gains and losses in computing earnings of our European operations under U.S. tax law. Refer to Note 10 for additional information.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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.
	Lease Commitments
	We have rental commitments for certain land, buildings, and equipment that expire over various contractual periods. Minimum non-cancelable operating lease commitments at December 31, 2014 were as follows (in millions):
		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
	Minimum rentals on operating leases	$	17	$	15	$	12	$	5	$	3	$	7
	Rental expense under cancelable and non-cancelable leases of $26 million, $25 million, and $27 million was recorded in Operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
	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 a guarantee or indemnity, the amount of probable payment is recorded.
	In some cases, we have guaranteed debt and other financial obligations of outside third parties and unconsolidated affiliates, including Ford. Expiration dates vary, and guarantees will terminate on payment and/or cancellation of the underlying 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, an affiliate of Ford, or a third party amounts paid by us under the guarantee. However, our ability to enforce these rights is sometimes stayed until the guaranteed party is paid in full, and may be limited in the event of insolvency of the third party or other circumstances.
	NOTE 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
	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; dealer 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 $107 million and $100 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Of these values, $101 million and $96 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were counter-guaranteed by Ford to us. The carrying value of recorded liabilities related to guarantees and limited indemnities were $0 million and de minimis at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	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; dealer 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.
	We accrue for matters when losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable. In evaluating matters for accrual and disclosure purposes, we take into consideration factors such as our historical experience with matters of a similar nature, the specific facts and circumstances asserted, the likelihood that we will prevail, and the severity of any potential loss. We reevaluate and update our accruals as matters progress over time.
	For nearly all of our matters, where our historical experience with similar matters is of limited value (i.e., “non-pattern matters”), we evaluate the matters primarily based on the individual facts and circumstances. For non-pattern matters, we evaluate whether there is a reasonable possibility of a material loss in excess of any accrual that can be estimated. 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. 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 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)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Basis of Accounting and Intercompany Transactions [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting and Intercompany Transactions [Policy Text Block]	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include Ford Motor Credit Company LLC, its controlled domestic and foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures, 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”). Affiliates that we do not consolidate, but for which we have significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for using the equity method. We are an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company (“Ford”).
	Use of estimates, as determined by management, is required in the preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Because of the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods might be based upon amounts that differ from those estimates. The accounting estimates that are most important to our business include the allowance for credit losses and accumulated depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases.
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 current year presentation.
Non-controlling Interests in Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Non-Controlling Interests in Subsidiaries , Policy [Policy Text Block]	Non-Controlling Interests in Subsidiaries. Our shareholder’s interest, net income, and accumulated other comprehensive income will be reflected as attributable to either Ford Credit or our non-controlling interests in subsidiaries (if our non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are more than de minimis).
Foreign Currency Translation [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	Foreign Currency Translation. We remeasure monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that is different from a reporting entity’s functional currency from the applicable currency to the legal entity’s functional currency. The effect of this remeasurement process, and the results of our foreign currency hedging activities are reported in Other income, net.
	NOTE 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
	We translate the assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries from their respective functional currencies to U.S. dollars using end-of-period exchange rates. Generally, our foreign subsidiaries use the local currency as their functional currency. Changes in the carrying value of these assets and liabilities attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates are recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income. Upon sale or upon complete or substantially complete liquidation of an investment in a foreign subsidiary, the amount of accumulated foreign currency translation related to the entity is reclassified to Net income and recognized as part of the gain or loss on the investment.
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Abstract]
Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	A restructuring of debt constitutes a TDR if we grant a concession to a debtor for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties that we otherwise would not consider. Consumer and non-consumer receivables that have a modified interest rate below market rate or that were modified in reorganization proceedings pursuant to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, except non-consumer receivables that are current with minimal risk of loss, are considered to be TDRs. We do not grant concessions on the principal balance of our receivables. If a receivable is modified in a reorganization proceeding, all payment requirements of the reorganization plan need to be met before remaining balances are forgiven. Finance receivables involved in TDRs are specifically assessed for impairment.
	The accrual of revenue is discontinued at the time a receivable is determined to be uncollectible. Accounts may be restored to accrual status only when a customer settles all past-due deficiency balances and future payments are reasonably assured. For receivables in non-accrual status, subsequent financing revenue is recognized only to the extent a payment is received. Payments are generally applied first to outstanding interest and then to the unpaid principal balance.
	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.
	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
	Finance receivables are recorded at the time of origination or purchase at fair value and are subsequently reported at amortized cost, net of any allowance for credit losses.
	Revenue from finance receivables is recognized using the interest method and includes the accretion of certain direct origination costs that are deferred and interest supplements received from Ford and other affiliates. The unamortized balance of unearned interest supplements on consumer finance receivables is included in Finance receivables, net on the balance sheet.
Lease Policy [Abstract]
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue from rental payments received on operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The accrual of revenue on operating leases is discontinued at the time an account is determined to be uncollectible.
	We receive interest supplements and residual support payments on certain leasing transactions under agreements with Ford. We recognize these upfront collections from Ford and other vehicle acquisition costs as part of Net investment in operating leases, which are amortized to Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases over the term of the lease contract.
	Depreciation expense on vehicles subject to operating leases is provided on a straight-line basis in an amount necessary to reduce the leased vehicle value to its estimated residual value at the end of the lease term. Our policy is to promptly sell returned off-lease vehicles. We evaluate our depreciation for leased vehicles on a regular basis taking into consideration various assumptions, such as expected residual values at lease termination (including residual value support payments from Ford) and the estimated number of vehicles that will be returned to us. Adjustments to depreciation expense reflecting revised estimates of expected residual values at the end of the lease terms are recorded prospectively on a straight-line basis. Upon disposition of the vehicle, the difference between net book value and actual proceeds is recorded as an adjustment to Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases.
	We evaluate the carrying value of held-and-used long-lived asset groups (such as vehicles subject to operating leases) for potential impairment when we determine a triggering event has occurred. When a triggering event occurs, a test for recoverability is performed by comparing projected undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the asset group. If the test for recoverability identifies a possible impairment, the asset group’s fair value is measured in accordance with the fair value measurement framework. An impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset group exceeds its estimated fair value. For the periods presented, we have not recorded any impairment charges.
Allowance for Credit Losses [Abstract]
Allowance for Credit Losses, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The allowance for credit losses represents our estimate of the probable credit loss inherent in finance receivables and operating leases as of the balance sheet date. The adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is assessed quarterly and the assumptions and models used in establishing the allowance are evaluated regularly. Because credit losses may vary substantially over time, estimating credit losses requires a number of assumptions about matters that are uncertain. The majority of credit losses are attributable to consumer receivables.
	Additions to the allowance for credit losses are made by recording charges to the Provision for credit losses on the income statement. The uncollectible portion of finance receivables and operating leases are charged to the allowance for credit losses at the earlier of when an account is deemed to be uncollectible or when an account is 120 days delinquent, taking into consideration the financial condition of the customer, borrower or lessee, the value of the collateral, recourse to guarantors, and other factors.
	In the event we repossess the collateral, the receivable is charged off and we record the collateral at its estimated fair value less costs to sell and report it in Other assets on the balance sheet. Recoveries on finance receivables and operating leases previously charged off as uncollectible are credited to the allowance for credit losses.
	Consumer Segment and Operating Leases
	We estimate the allowance for credit losses on consumer receivables and on operating leases using a combination of measurement models and management judgment. The models consider factors such as historical trends in credit losses and recoveries (including key metrics such as delinquencies, repossessions, and bankruptcies), the composition of the present portfolio (including vehicle brand, term, risk evaluation, and new/used vehicles), trends in historical used vehicle values, and economic conditions. Estimates from these models rely on historical information and may not fully reflect losses inherent in the present portfolio. Therefore, we may adjust the estimate to reflect management judgment regarding observable changes in recent economic trends and conditions, portfolio composition, and other relevant factors.
	We make projections of two key assumptions to assist in estimating the consumer allowance for credit losses:
	•	Frequency – number of finance receivables and operating lease contracts that are expected to default over the loss emergence period, measured as repossessions
	•	Loss severity – expected difference between the amount a customer owes when the finance contract is charged off and the amount received, net of expenses, from selling the repossessed vehicle, including any recoveries from the customer
	Collective Allowance for Credit Losses. The collective allowance is evaluated primarily using a collective loss-to-receivables (“LTR”) model that, based on historical experience, indicates credit losses have been incurred in the portfolio even though the particular accounts that are uncollectible cannot be specifically identified. The LTR model is based on the most recent years of history. Each LTR is calculated by dividing credit losses by average end-of-period finance receivables or average end-of-period operating leases, excluding unearned interest supplements and allowance for credit losses. An average LTR is calculated for each product and multiplied by the end-of-period balances for that given product.
	Our largest markets also use a loss projection model to estimate losses inherent in the portfolio. The loss projection model applies recent monthly performance metrics, stratified by contract type (retail or lease), contract term (e.g., 60-month), and risk rating to our active portfolio to estimate the losses that have been incurred.
	The loss emergence period (“LEP”) is a key assumption within our models and represents the average amount of time between when a loss event first occurs to when it is charged off. This time period starts when the consumer begins to experience financial difficulty. It is evidenced, typically through delinquency, before eventually resulting in a charge-off. The LEP is a multiplier in the calculation of the collective consumer allowance for credit losses.
	For accounts greater than 120 days past due, the uncollectible portion is charged off, such that the remaining recorded investment is equal to the estimated fair value of the collateral less costs to sell.
	NOTE 4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)
	Specific Allowance for Impaired Receivables. Consumer receivables involved in TDRs are specifically assessed for impairment. A specific allowance is estimated based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate or the fair value of any collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell.
	After establishing the allowance for credit losses, if management believes the allowance does not reflect all losses inherent in the portfolio due to changes in recent economic trends and conditions, or other relevant factors, an adjustment is made based on management judgment.
	Non-Consumer Segment
	We estimate the allowance for credit losses for non-consumer receivables based on historical LTR ratios, expected future cash flows, and the fair value of collateral.
	Collective Allowance for Credit Losses. We estimate an allowance for non-consumer receivables that are not specifically identified as impaired using a LTR model for each financing product based on historical experience. This LTR is an average of the most recent historical experience and is calculated consistent with the consumer receivables LTR approach. All accounts that are specifically identified as impaired are excluded from the calculation of the non-specific or collective allowance.
	Specific Allowance for Impaired Receivables. Dealer financing is evaluated by segmenting individual loans by the risk characteristics of the loan (such as the amount of the loan, the nature of the collateral, and the financial status of the debtor). The loans are analyzed to determine whether individual loans are impaired, and a specific allowance is estimated based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate or the fair value of the collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell.
	After establishing the allowance for credit losses, if management believes the allowance does not reflect all losses inherent in the portfolio due to changes in recent economic trends and conditions, or other relevant factors, an adjustment is made based on management judgment.
Transfers of Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables Classification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Receivables Classification
	Receivables are accounted for as held for investment (“HFI”) if management has the intent and ability to hold the receivables for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff. Receivables that are classified as HFI are recorded at cost. The determination of intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future is highly judgmental and requires management to make good faith estimates based on all information available at the time of origination. Once a decision has been made to sell specific receivables not previously classified as held for sale (“HFS”), such receivables are transferred into the HFS classification and carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Any amount by which cost exceeds fair value is accounted for as a valuation allowance with the offset recorded to income. We use internally developed quantitative methods to determine fair value that incorporate appropriate funding pricing and enhancement requirements, as well as estimates concerning credit losses and prepayments.
	Regardless of receivables classification, retained interests related to sold receivables are classified and accounted for as available-for-sale securities. The initial receipt of retained interests represents a non-cash transfer and subsequent cash flows related to repayment of the retained interests are recorded as an investing activity.
	We classify receivables on a receivable-by-receivable basis. Specific receivables included in off-balance sheet securitizations or whole-loan sale transactions are usually not identified until the month in which the sale occurs. Each quarter, we make a determination of whether it is probable that receivables originated during the quarter will be held for the foreseeable future based on historical receivables sale experience, internal forecasts and budgets, as well as other relevant, reliable information available through the date of evaluation. For purposes of this determination, we define probable to mean at least 70% likely and, consistent with our budgeting and forecasting period, we define foreseeable future to mean twelve months. We also consider off-balance sheet funding channels in connection with our quarterly receivables classification determination.
	Held for Investment
	Finance receivables originated during the quarter for which we determine that it is probable we will hold for the following twelve months are classified as HFI and carried at amortized cost. All retail and wholesale receivables are classified as HFI at origination during all periods presented. Cash flows resulting from the purchase of these receivables that are originally classified as HFI are recorded as an investing activity. Once a decision has been made to sell specifically identified receivables that were originally classified as HFI and the receivables are sold in the same reporting period, the receivables are reclassified as HFS and simultaneously removed from the balance sheet. The fair value adjustment is incorporated and recognized in the net gain or loss on sale of receivables and reported in Other income, net. In the event that receivables have been selected for an off-balance sheet transaction that has not occurred at the end of the reporting period, the receivables are reclassified as HFS and a valuation adjustment is recorded in Other income, net to recognize the receivables at the lower of cost or fair value. Cash flows resulting from the sale of receivables that were originally classified as HFI are recorded as an investing activity since GAAP requires the statement of cash flows presentation to be based on the original classification of the receivables.
	Held for Sale
	Finance receivables originated during the quarter for which we determine that it is not probable we will hold for the following twelve months are classified as HFS and carried at the lower of cost or fair value. Cash flows resulting from the purchase of these receivables are recorded as an operating activity. The valuation adjustment, if applicable, is recorded in Other income, net to recognize the receivables at the lower of cost or fair value. Once specifically identified receivables that were originally classified as HFS are sold, the receivables are removed from the balance sheet and the fair value adjustment is incorporated into the book value of receivables for purposes of determining the gain or loss on sale. Cash flows resulting from the sale of receivables that were originally classified as HFS are recorded as an operating activity. As a result of our accounting for any retained interests related to sold receivables as available-for-sale securities, there will be a net operating cash outflow impact for these receivables since the cash flows related to the retained interests will be classified as investing cash inflows. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no finance receivables classified as HFS.
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.
	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.
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.
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences that exist between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards on a taxing jurisdiction basis. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which we expect the temporary differences to be recovered or paid.
	Our accounting for deferred tax consequences represents our best estimate of the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns and their future probability. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets. If, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized, we record a valuation allowance.
Insurance [Abstract]
Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Insurance premiums earned are reported net of reinsurance as Insurance premiums earned. These premiums are earned over their respective policy periods. Physical damage insurance premiums, including premiums on vehicles financed at wholesale by us, are recognized as income on a monthly basis. Premiums from extended service plan contracts and other contractual liability coverages are earned over the life of the policy based on historical loss experience. Commissions and premium taxes are deferred and amortized over the term of the related policies on the same basis on which premiums are earned.
Reinsurance Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]	Commissions on reinsurance ceded are earned on the same basis as related premiums.
	Reinsurance activity primarily consists of ceding a majority of its automotive extended service plan contracts for a ceding commission. Amounts recoverable from reinsurers on unpaid losses, including incurred but not reported losses, and amounts paid to reinsurers relating to the unexpired portion of reinsurance contracts are reported in Other assets. Ceded insurance expenses that were deducted from the amounts reported as Insurance expenses were $68 million, $64 million, and $64 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Insurance Losses and Claims, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Reserves for insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses are established based on actuarial estimates and historical loss development patterns, which represents management’s best estimate. If management believes the reserves do not reflect all losses due to changes in conditions, or other relevant factors, an adjustment is made based on management judgment. The reserve for reported insurance losses and an estimate of unreported insurance losses, based on past experience, was $11 million and $11 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and was included in Other liabilities and deferred income.
	Insurance underwriting losses and expenses are reported as Insurance expenses.
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Policy [Policy Text Block]	We classify assets and liabilities as held for sale (“disposal group”) when management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal group, the sale is probable within one year, and the disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition. We also consider whether an active program to locate a buyer has been initiated, whether the disposal group is marketed actively for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value, and whether actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. We classify a disposal group as a discontinued operation when the criteria to be classified as held for sale have been met and we will not have any significant involvement with the disposal group after the sale.
	When we classify a disposal group as held for sale, we test for impairment. An impairment charge is recognized when the carrying value of the disposal group exceeds the estimated fair value less transaction costs.
	We aggregate the assets and liabilities of all held-for-sale disposal groups on the balance sheet for the period in which the disposal group is held for sale.
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 table 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, net. Realized gains and losses are measured using the specific identification method.
	We enter into repurchase agreements from time to time 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0 and $227 million, respectively.
	NOTE 16. 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 by multiplying the outstanding receivable balances by the average recovery value 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.
	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 the debt’s fair value. The fair value of debt is categorized within Level 2 of the hierarchy.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantees and Indemnifications Policies [Policy Text Block]	We accrue for matters when losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable. In evaluating matters for accrual and disclosure purposes, we take into consideration factors such as our historical experience with matters of a similar nature, the specific facts and circumstances asserted, the likelihood that we will prevail, and the severity of any potential loss. We reevaluate and update our accruals as matters progress over time.
	For nearly all of our matters, where our historical experience with similar matters is of limited value (i.e., “non-pattern matters”), we evaluate the matters primarily based on the individual facts and circumstances. For non-pattern matters, we evaluate whether there is a reasonable possibility of a material loss in excess of any accrual that can be estimated.
	Guarantees and indemnifications are recorded at fair value at their inception. We regularly review our performance risk under these arrangements, and in the event it becomes probable we will be required to perform under a guarantee or indemnity, the amount of probable payment is recorded.

Finance_Receivables_Tables

Finance Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	Finance receivables, net were as follows for the years ended December 31 (in millions):
		2014			2013
	Consumer
	Retail financing, gross (a)	$	55,856		$	51,699
	Less:  Unearned interest supplements (b)	(1,760		)	(1,502		)
	Consumer finance receivables	54,096			50,197
	Non-Consumer
	Dealer financing (a)(c)	31,875			30,371
	Other financing	1,265			1,425
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	33,140			31,796
	Total recorded investment (d)	$	87,236		$	81,993
	Recorded investment in finance receivables (d)	$	87,236		$	81,993
	Less:  Allowance for credit losses (e)	(321		)	(357		)
	Finance receivables, net (f)	$	86,915		$	81,636
	Net finance receivables subject to fair value (g)	$	85,242		$	79,969
	Fair Value	86,715			81,658
	__________
	(a)	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, includes consumer receivables of $24.4 billion and $27.7 billion, respectively, and non-consumer receivables of $21.8 billion and $23.9 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. See Note 17 for additional information related to interest supplements and other support costs earned from affiliated companies.
	(c)	At December 31, 2014 and 2013, includes $535 million and $466 million, respectively, of 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013, excludes $192 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013, Finance receivables, net include net investment in direct financing leases of $1.7 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively.
	(g)	At December 31, 2014 and 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 Financing Receivables, Minimum Payments [Table Text Block]	Contractual maturities of total finance receivables outstanding at December 31, 2014, reflect contractual repayments due from customers or borrowers and were as follows (in millions):
		2015			2016			2017		Thereafter		Total
	Consumer
	Retail financing, gross (a)	$	16,080		$	14,821		$	11,694	$	13,261	$	55,856
	Non-Consumer
	Dealer financing	29,056			1,580			189		1,050		31,875
	Other financing	1,255			9			1		—		1,265
	Total finance receivables	$	46,391		$	16,410		$	11,884	$	14,311	$	88,996
	__________
	(a)	Contractual maturities of retail financing, gross include $154 million of estimated unguaranteed residual values related to direct financing leases.
Schedule of Aging Analysis for Total Finance Receivables [Table Text Block]	The aging analysis of finance receivables balances at December 31, was as follows (in millions):
		2014			2013
	Consumer
	31-60 days past due	$	718		$	754
	61-90 days past due	97			105
	91-120 days past due	29			27
	Greater than 120 days past due	52			63
	Total past due	896			949
	Current	53,200			49,248
	Consumer finance receivables	54,096			50,197
	Non-Consumer
	Total past due	117			89
	Current	33,023			31,707
	Non-Consumer finance receivables	33,140			31,796
	Total recorded investment	$	87,236		$	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 at December 31 was as follows (in millions):
		2014			2013
	Dealer financing
	Group I	$	23,641		$	23,874
	Group II	6,360			5,381
	Group III	1,787			1,073
	Group IV	87			43
	Total recorded investment	$	31,875		$	30,371

Net_Investment_in_Operating_Le

Net Investment in Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Net investment in operating leases [Table Text Block]	Net investment in operating leases were as follows (in millions):
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Vehicles, at cost, including acquisition costs	$	24,952		$	21,092
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	(3,396		)	(2,792		)
	Net investment in operating leases before allowance for credit losses (a)	21,556			18,300
	Less: Allowance for credit losses	(38		)	(23		)
	Net investment in operating leases	$	21,518		$	18,277
	__________
	(a)	At December 31, 2014 and 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.
Schedule of Minimum Payments Receivable on Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	The amounts contractually due for minimum rentals on operating leases at December 31, 2014 were as follows (in millions):
		2015			2016			2017		2018		2019
	Minimum rentals on operating leases	$	2,174		$	2,186		$	1,348	$	188	$	4

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_Ta

Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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]	An analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to finance receivables and net investment in operating leases for the years ended December 31 (in millions) was as follows:
		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	(294		)	(6		)	(300		)	(111		)	(411		)
	Recoveries	131			9			140			62			202
	Provision for credit losses	150			(17		)	133			64			197
	Other (a)	(9		)	—			(9		)	—			(9		)
	Ending balance	$	305		$	16		$	321		$	38		$	359
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	282		$	16		$	298		$	38		$	336
	Specific impairment allowance	23			—			23			—			23
	Ending balance	305			16			321			38			$	359
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables and net investment in operating leases
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	53,681			33,030			86,711			21,556
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	415			110			525			—
	Recorded investment	54,096			33,140			87,236			21,556
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	53,791		$	33,124		$	86,915		$	21,518
	__________
	(a)	Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.
	NOTE 4. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Continued)
		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	(290		)	(15		)	(305		)	(68		)	(373		)
	Recoveries	145			5			150			47			197
	Provision for credit losses	112			12			124			22			146
	Other (a)	4			(1		)	3			(1		)	2
	Ending balance	$	327		$	30		$	357		$	23		$	380
	Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses
	Collective impairment allowance	$	304		$	28		$	332		$	23		$	355
	Specific impairment allowance	23			2			25			—			25
	Ending balance	327			30			357			23			$	380
	Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables and net investment in operating leases
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	49,762			31,725			81,487			18,300
	Specifically evaluated for impairment	435			71			506			—
	Recorded investment	50,197			31,796			81,993			18,300
	Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	$	49,870		$	31,766		$	81,636		$	18,277
	__________
	(a)	Primarily represents amounts related to translation adjustments.

Transfers_of_Receivables_Table

Transfers of Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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):
		December 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	$	1.4		$	18.8	$	0.1		$	18.7	$	17.3
	Wholesale financing	0.3			20.8		—			20.8		13.3
	Finance receivables	1.7			39.6		0.1			39.5		30.6
	Net investment in operating leases	0.4			9.6		—			9.6		6.6
	Total VIE	$	2.1		$	49.2	$	0.1		$	49.1	$	37.2
	Non-VIE
	Retail financing	$	0.3		$	5.6	$	—		$	5.6	$	5.2
	Wholesale financing	—			1		—			1		0.9
	Finance receivables	0.3			6.6		—			6.6		6.1
	Net investment in operating leases	—			—		—			—		—
	Total Non-VIE	$	0.3		$	6.6	$	—		$	6.6	$	6.1
	Total securitization transactions
	Retail financing	$	1.7		$	24.4	$	0.1		$	24.3	$	22.5
	Wholesale financing	0.3			21.8		—			21.8		14.2
	Finance receivables	2			46.2		0.1			46.1		36.7
	Net investment in operating leases	0.4			9.6		—			9.6		6.6
	Total securitization transactions	$	2.4		$	55.8	$	0.1		$	55.7	$	43.3
	__________
	(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 years ended December 31 was as follows (in millions):
		2014			2013		2012
	VIE	$	504		$	563	$	760
	Non-VIE	91			77		94
	Total securitization transactions	$	595		$	640	$	854
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):
		December 31, 2014					31-Dec-13
		Derivative			Derivative		Derivative			Derivative
		Asset			Liability		Asset			Liability
	Derivatives of the VIEs	$	27		$	22	$	5		$	88
	Derivatives related to the VIEs	16			7		23			30
	Other securitization related derivatives	5			1		5			7
	Total exposures related to securitization	$	48		$	30	$	33		$	125
Schedule of Derivative Expense/(Income) Related to Securitization Transactions [Table Text Block]	Derivative expense/(income) related to our securitization transactions for the years ended December 31 was as follows (in millions):
		2014			2013		2012
	Derivatives of the VIEs	$	(9	)	$	3	$	227
	Derivatives related to the VIEs	(16		)	16		(5		)
	Other securitization related derivatives	21			6		17
	Total derivative expense/(income) related to securitization	$	(4	)	$	25	$	239

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 gains/(losses) recognized in income for the years ended December 31 (in millions):
		2014			2013			2012
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts
	Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness	$	304		$	254		$	177
	Ineffectiveness (a)	20			(44		)	16
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	(41		)	(28		)	(33		)
	Foreign currency exchange contracts (b)	68			12			(104		)
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts (b)	161			(88		)	(150		)
	Other (c)	—			—			(81		)
	Total	$	512		$	106		$	(175	)
	__________
	(a)	For 2014, 2013, and 2012, hedge ineffectiveness reflects the net change in fair value on derivatives of $407 million gain, $658 million loss, and $228 million gain, respectively, and change in value on hedged debt attributable to the change in benchmark interest rates of $387 million loss, $614 million gain, and $212 million loss, 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.
	(c)	Reflects gains/(losses) for derivative features included in the Ford Upgrade Exchange Linked (“FUEL”) notes. In 2012, we received two investment grade credit ratings thereby triggering the mandatory exchange feature and the FUEL derivatives were extinguished.
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):
		December 31, 2014									December 31, 2013
		Notional			Fair Value of Assets			Fair Value of Liabilities			Notional		Fair Value of Assets			Fair Value of Liabilities
	Fair value hedges
	Interest rate contracts	$	23,203		$	602		$	38		$	18,778	$	360		$	179
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate contracts	56,558			168			89			69,863		224			126
	Foreign currency exchange contracts (a)	1,527			18			1			2,410		1			25
	Cross-currency interest rate swap contracts	2,425			71			39			2,620		—			176
	Total derivative financial instruments, gross	$	83,713		859			167			$	93,671	585			506
	Counterparty netting and collateral (b)				(136		)	(136		)			(296		)	(296		)
	Total derivative financial instruments, net				$	723		$	31				$	289		$	210
	__________
	(a)	Includes forward contracts between Ford Credit and an affiliated company.
	(b)	As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we did not receive or pledge any cash collateral.

Other_Assets_and_Other_Liabili1

Other Assets and Other Liabilities and Deferred Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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):
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued interest and other non-finance receivables (a)	$	921	$	1,010
	Collateral held for resale, at net realizable value	382		399
	Restricted cash (b)	130		169
	Deferred charges	268		252
	Deferred charges – income taxes	185		184
	Prepaid reinsurance premiums and other reinsurance receivables	401		340
	Investment in non-consolidated affiliates	141		133
	Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (c)	120		120
	Other	53		59
	Total other assets	$	2,601	$	2,666
	__________
	(a)	Includes the gross value of repurchase agreements where we are the transferee of $0 million and $227 million at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  The gross value of the offsetting liabilities are reported in Customer deposits, dealer reserves, and other on our balance sheet.
	(b)	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.
	(c)	Accumulated depreciation was $326 million and $343 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Other liabilities and deferred income were as follows (in millions):
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Interest payable	$	587	$	615
	Tax related payables to Ford and affiliated companies	625		941
	Unrecognized tax benefits	91		101
	Unearned insurance premiums	410		350
	Other	497		515
	Total other liabilities and deferred income	$	2,210	$	2,522

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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		December 31,			December 31,
												2014			2013
	Short-term debt
	Unsecured debt
	Floating rate demand notes	1.1	%	1.1	%							$	5,559		$	5,319
	Commercial paper	0.8	%	0.9	%							1,651			2,003
	Other short-term debt	5	%	5.3	%							2,564			2,372
	Asset-backed debt
	Commercial paper	—	%	0.2	%							—			3,364
	Other short-term debt	0.5	%	0.7	%							1,377			1,963
	Total short-term debt	1.9	%	1.5	%		1.9	%		1.5	%	11,151			15,021
	Long-term debt
	Unsecured debt
	Notes payable within one year											9,102			4,479
	Notes payable after one year											42,488			38,617
	Asset-backed debt
	Notes payable within one year											16,722			17,322
	Notes payable after one year											25,197			23,238
	Unamortized discount											(51		)	(87		)
	Fair value adjustments											428			103
	Total long-term debt	2.7	%	3	%		2.8	%		3.2	%	93,886			83,672
	Total debt	2.6	%	2.8	%		2.7	%		3	%	$	105,037		$	98,693
	Fair value of debt											$	107,190		$	101,866
	Interest rate characteristics of debt payable after one year
	Fixed interest rate											49,148			47,048
	Variable interest rate (generally based on LIBOR or other short-term rates)											18,537			14,807
	Total payable after one year											$	67,685		$	61,855
Schedule of Debt with Affilated Companies [Table Text Block]	Debt with affiliated companies included in the above table was as follows (in millions):
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Other short-term debt	$	13		$	27
	Notes payable within one year	307			4
	Notes payable after one year	5			307
	Total debt with affiliated companies	$	325		$	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 December 31, 2014, maturities were as follows (in millions):
		2015 (a)			2016				2017			2018			2019			Thereafter (b)		Total
	Unsecured debt	$	18,877		$	10,402			$	11,101		$	6,028		$	5,582		$	9,374	$	61,364
	Asset-backed debt	18,098			13,097				7,678			1,063			2,760			600		43,296
	Total	36,975			23,499				18,779			7,091			8,342			9,974		104,660
	Unamortized discount																			(51		)
	Fair value adjustments																			428
	Total debt																			$	105,037
	__________
	(a)	Includes $11,151 million for short-term and $25,824 million for long-term debt.
	(b)	Includes $9,358 million of unsecured debt maturing between 2020 and 2024 with the remaining balance maturing after 2031.

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	The Provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 was estimated as follows (in millions):
		2014				2013				2012
	Current
	Federal	$	(198	)		$	185			$	4
	Non-U.S.	154				169				55
	State and local	(38		)		(55		)		(14		)
	Total current	(82		)		299				45
	Deferred
	Federal	193				—				413
	Non-U.S.	(6		)		(29		)		14
	State and local	44				7				11
	Total deferred	231				(22		)		438
	Provision for income taxes	$	149			$	277			$	483
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the Provision for income taxes with the United States statutory tax rate as a percentage of Income before income taxes, excluding equity in net income of affiliated companies, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, and income from discontinued operations, for the years ended December 31 is as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	U.S. statutory tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Effect of (in percentage points):
	Non-U.S. tax rates under U.S. rate	(3.0	)		(2.3	)		(1.6	)
	State and local income taxes	(0.2	)		(1.0	)		(1.0	)
	U.S. tax on non-U.S. earnings (a)	(21.4	)		(15.0	)		(1.2	)
	Other	(2.4	)		1.9			1.1
	Valuation allowance (b)	—			(2.8	)		(3.8	)
	Effective tax rate	8	%		15.8	%		28.5	%
	________
	(a)	During 2014, we changed our methodology for measuring currency gains and losses in computing the earnings of our European operations under U.S. tax law.  Implementation of the new methodology resulted in a reduction of U.S. tax on non-U.S. earnings of approximately $360 million due to realization of additional foreign tax credits.
	(b)	During 2013, we released a valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets in Canada and Mexico, resulting in a favorable impact to the income tax provision of $49 million. In 2012, we released a valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets in Latin America, resulting in a favorable impact to the income tax provision of $64 million.
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in millions):
		December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Deferred tax assets
	Net operating loss carryforwards	$	227			$	308
	Provision for credit losses	140				131
	Other foreign	186				148
	Employee benefit plans	11				11
	Foreign tax credits	685				58
	Other	282				270
	Total gross deferred tax assets	1,531				926
	Less: Valuation allowance	(10		)		(21		)
	Total net deferred tax assets	1,521				905
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Leasing transactions	2,035				1,131
	Finance receivables	647				721
	Other foreign	480				466
	Other	23				30
	Total deferred tax liabilities	3,185				2,348
	Net deferred tax liability	$	1,664			$	1,443
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	The changes in the unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in millions):
		2014				2013				2012
	Beginning balance	$	159			$	491			$	535
	Increase - tax positions in prior periods	28				28				54
	Increase - tax positions in current period	1				1				7
	Decrease - tax positions in prior periods	(44		)		(68		)		(54		)
	Settlements	(33		)		(293		)		(51		)
	Ending balance	$	111			$	159			$	491

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in millions):
		2014			2013			2012
	Foreign currency translation
	Beginning balance	$	717		$	743		$	600
	Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation	(547		)	(86		)	143
	Reclassifications from shareholder’s interest (a)(b)	(10		)	60			—
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) including reclassification adjustments, net of tax	(557		)	(26		)	143
	Ending balance	$	160		$	717		$	743
	Total AOCI ending balance at December 31	$	160		$	717		$	743
	__________
	(a)	In 2014 we recorded a foreign currency translation adjustment related to the acquisition of a subsidiary of Ford. This adjustment also increased Shareholder’s interest and did not impact the Total Shareholder’s interest on our balance sheet.
	(b)	See Note 15 for additional information on the 2013 reclassification.

Insurance_Tables

Insurance (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Insurance [Abstract]
Schedule of Insurance Underwriting Losses and Expenses [Table Text Block]	Insurance underwriting losses and expenses are reported as Insurance expenses. The components of insurance expenses were as follows for the years ended December 31 (in millions):
		2014			2013			2012
	Insurance losses	$	115		$	70		$	75
	Loss adjustment expenses	6			6			4
	Reinsurance income and other expenses, net	(14		)	(13		)	(9		)
	Insurance expenses	$	107		$	63		$	70
Schedule of the Effect of Reinsurance Premiums Written and Earned [Table Text Block]	The effect of reinsurance on premiums written and earned was as follows for the years ended December 31 (in millions):
		2014						2013						2012
		Written			Earned			Written			Earned			Written			Earned
	Direct	$	293		$	230		$	270		$	216		$	234		$	202
	Assumed	—			—			—			—			2			2
	Ceded	(166		)	(105		)	(151		)	(97		)	(136		)	(99		)
	Net premiums	$	127		$	125		$	119		$	119		$	100		$	105

Other_Income_Tables

Other Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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 years ended December 31 (in millions):
		2014			2013			2012
	Gains/(Losses) on derivatives (a)	$	208		$	(148	)	$	(352	)
	Currency revaluation gains/(losses) (a)	(236		)	82			236
	Interest and investment income	53			50			85
	Insurance fee income	74			61			65
	Other	166			213			252
	Total other income, net	$	265		$	258		$	286
	__________
	(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)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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):
		December 31, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total
	Assets
	Cash equivalents-financial instruments
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	$	—	$	341	$	341	$	—	$	24	$	24
	Corporate debt	—		10		10		—		—		—
	Total cash equivalents-financial instruments (a)	—		351		351		—		24		24
	Marketable securities
	U.S. government and agencies	17		1,251		1,268		418		25		443
	Non-U.S. government and agencies	—		405		405		—		184		184
	Corporate debt	—		1,555		1,555		—		1,273		1,273
	Other marketable securities	—		30		30		—		43		43
	Total marketable securities	17		3,241		3,258		418		1,525		1,943
	Derivative financial instruments
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	—		859		859		—		585		585
	Total assets at fair value	$	17	$	4,451	$	4,468	$	418	$	2,134	$	2,552
	Liabilities
	Derivative financial instruments (b)	$	—	$	167	$	167	$	—	$	506	$	506
	Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	167	$	167	$	—	$	506	$	506
	__________
	(a)	Excludes time deposits, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts reported at par value on our balance sheet totaling $3.8 billion and $6.6 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In addition to these cash equivalents, we also had cash on hand totaling $2.0 billion and $2.8 billion at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	(b)	See Note 7 for additional information regarding derivative financial instruments.

Transactions_with_Affiliated_C1

Transactions with Affiliated Companies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]	The income statement effects of transactions with Ford and affiliated companies for the years ended December 31 were as follows (reductions to Income before income taxes are presented as negative amounts) (in millions):
		2014			2013			2012
	Net financing margin
	Interest supplements and residual support costs earned (a)	$	2,786		$	2,479		$	2,471
	Operating lease revenue on employee leased vehicles	259			228			217
	Interest expense on debt	(25		)	(22		)	(25		)
	Interest income (b)	12			22			45
	Other revenue
	Earned insurance premiums, net of amounts ceded (c)	$	75		$	64		$	54
	Gains/(Losses) from derivative transactions (d)	68			10			(56		)
	Expenses
	Advice and services expense (e)	$	(120	)	$	(102	)	$	(92	)
	Insurance loss and loss adjustment expenses, net of recoveries (c)	(30		)	(26		)	(21		)
	Retirement benefits and share based compensation (f)	(37		)	(37		)	(39		)
	__________
	(a)	Amounts related to finance receivables are included in revenue. Amounts related to Net investment in operating leases are included in Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases. The amount of interest supplements and residual support cash received totaled $3.1 billion, $2.4 billion, and $1.9 billion for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
	(b)	Includes interest on notes receivable, interest on receivables from certain entities that are reported as consolidated subsidiaries of Ford to which we provide financing, and interest from our intercompany tax sharing agreement with Ford, under which we earn interest on net tax assets and pay interest on certain tax liabilities.
	(c)	See Note 12 for additional information.
	(d)	Currency revaluation gains/(losses) primarily related to foreign denominated debt were mostly offset by gains/(losses) on derivatives. See Notes 7 and 13 for additional information.
	(e)	We receive technical and administrative advice and services from Ford and its affiliates, occupy office space furnished by Ford and its affiliates, utilize data processing facilities maintained by Ford, and sell returned lease and repossessed vehicles through Ford auction lots. These costs are charged to Operating expenses.
	(f)	In the United States, we are a participating employer in certain retirement, postretirement health care and life insurance. Ford allocates costs to us based on the total number of participating or eligible employees at Ford Credit. See Note 14 for additional information.
	NOTE 17. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED COMPANIES (Continued)
	Balance Sheet
	The balance sheet effects of transactions with Ford and affiliated companies were as follows (in millions):
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Assets
	Finance receivables, Net
	Dealer financing (a)	$	4,539		$	2,745
	Other (b)	1,261			1,418
	Unearned interest supplements on finance receivables	(1,760		)	(1,502		)
	Net investment in operating leases
	Employee and company vehicles (c)	645			589
	Unearned interest supplements and residual support on leased vehicles	(2,096		)	(1,578		)
	Notes and accounts receivables	778			1,077
	Derivative financial instruments	18			1
	Other assets
	Investment in non-consolidated affiliates	141			133
	Liabilities
	Accounts payable	$	(330	)	$	(211	)
	Tax related payables (d)	(625		)	(941		)
	Debt	(325		)	(338		)
	Derivative financial instruments	(1		)	(22		)
	__________
	(a)	Represents the purchase of receivables generated by divisions and affiliates of Ford in connection with the delivery of vehicle inventories from Ford and wholesale and dealer loan receivables with entities that are reported as consolidated subsidiaries of Ford. Consolidated subsidiaries include dealerships that are partially owned by Ford as consolidated VIEs and also certain overseas affiliates.
	(b)	Represents 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 where we are serving as Ford’s agent. At December 31, 2014, $782 million of these assets are subject to limited guarantees by Ford. In addition, at December 31, 2014, Ford guaranteed $75 million of our finance receivables related to dealers.
	(c)	We have entered into a sale-leaseback agreement with Ford primarily for vehicles that Ford leases to employees of Ford and its subsidiaries. The investment in these vehicles is included in Net investment in operating leases and is guaranteed by Ford.
	(d)	Refer to Notes 8 and 10 for additional information.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Key operating data for our business segments for the years ended or at December 31 were as follows (in millions):
							Unallocated/Eliminations
		North		International			Unallocated			Adjustment to			Total Unallocated/Eliminations			Total
		America		Segment			Risk Management			Receivables (a)
		Segment
	2014
	Total revenue (b)	$	7,351	$	1,651		$	(6	)	$	—		$	(6	)	$	8,996
	Income before income taxes	1,399		461			(6		)	—			(6		)	1,854
	Other disclosures
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	3,045		43			—			—			—			3,088
	Interest expense	2,010		646			—			—			—			2,656
	Provision for credit losses	157		40			—			—			—			197
	Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	91,021		21,762			—			(4,350		)	(4,350		)	108,433
	Total assets	96,016		26,092			—			—			—			122,108
	2013
	Total revenue (b)	$	6,708	$	1,527		$	(53	)	$	—		$	(53	)	$	8,182
	Income before income taxes	1,438		371			(53		)	—			(53		)	1,756
	Other disclosures
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	2,369		28			—			—			—			2,397
	Interest expense	2,088		642			—			—			—			2,730
	Provision for credit losses	114		32			—			—			—			146
	Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	83,722		19,688			—			(3,497		)	(3,497		)	99,913
	Total assets	90,720		24,888			—			—			—			115,608
	2012
	Total revenue (b)(c)	$	6,166	$	1,523		$	(109	)	$	—		$	(109	)	$	7,580
	Income before income taxes (c)	1,550		249			(102		)	—			(102		)	1,697
	Other disclosures
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	1,700		75			—			—			—			1,775
	Interest expense	2,222		812			(7		)	—			(7		)	3,027
	Provision for credit losses	18		(11		)	—			—			—			7
	Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases (c)	74,509		17,188			—			(3,081		)	(3,081		)	88,616
	Total assets (c)	81,751		22,845			—			—			—			104,596
	__________
	(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.
	(c)	In the second quarter of 2012, we recorded a $37 million unfavorable cumulative pre-tax accounting adjustment to correct the amortization of interest supplements for certain International retail finance contracts, which decreased Financing revenue, Retail and decreased Finance receivables, net. The impact of the accounting adjustment on our previously issued annual and interim financial statements was not material.
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]	Key data for our geographic operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other foreign operations were as follows for the years ended or at December 31 (in millions):
		2014		2013			2012
	Total revenue (a)
	United States	$	6,377	$	5,739		$	5,234
	Canada	998		909			898
	Europe	1,041		1,132			1,097
	All other	580		402			351
	Total revenue	$	8,996	$	8,182		$	7,580
	Income before income taxes
	United States	$	1,199	$	1,160		$	1,238
	Canada	148		127			176
	Europe	332		319			145
	All other	175		150			138
	Total income before income taxes	$	1,854	$	1,756		$	1,697
	Finance receivables, net and net investment in operating leases
	United States	$	76,578	$	70,513		$	62,299
	Canada	10,449		10,085			9,483
	Europe	16,708		15,674			14,349
	All other	4,698		3,641			2,485
	Total finance receivables, net and net investment in operating leases	$	108,433	$	99,913		$	88,616
	_________
	(a)	Represents Total financing revenue, Insurance premiums earned, and Other income, net.

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	Selected financial data by calendar quarter were as follows (in millions):
		First Quarter			Second Quarter			Third Quarter			Fourth Quarter			Full Year
	2014
	Total revenue (a)	$	2,159		$	2,234		$	2,312		$	2,291		$	8,996
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	(705		)	(742		)	(801		)	(840		)	(3,088		)
	Interest expense	(666		)	(673		)	(663		)	(654		)	(2,656		)
	Total financing margin and other revenue	788			819			848			797			3,252
	Provision for credit losses	31			27			57			82			197
	Net income (b)	312			264			718			411			1,705
	2013
	Total revenue (a)	$	1,960		$	1,983		$	2,083		$	2,156		$	8,182
	Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	(481		)	(553		)	(629		)	(734		)	(2,397		)
	Interest expense	(683		)	(682		)	(691		)	(674		)	(2,730		)
	Total financing margin and other revenue	796			748			763			748			3,055
	Provision for credit losses	29			20			32			65			146
	Net income	364			275			272			568			1,479
	__________
	(a)	Represents Total financing revenue, Insurance premiums earned, and Other income, net.
	(b)	The third quarter net income includes favorable tax items of approximately $360 million resulting from a change in our methodology for measuring currency gains and losses in computing earnings of our European operations under U.S. tax law. Refer to Note 10 for additional information.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum rentals on operating leases [Table Text Block]	Minimum non-cancelable operating lease commitments at December 31, 2014 were as follows (in millions):
		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		Thereafter
	Minimum rentals on operating leases	$	17	$	15	$	12	$	5	$	3	$	7

Finance_Receivables_Net_Detail

Finance Receivables Net (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Wholesale Loans Percentage of Dealer Financing	94.00%
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	$88,996,000,000
Financing Receivables	87,236,000,000	81,993,000,000
Less: Allowance for credit losses	-321,000,000	-357,000,000	-385,000,000
Finance receivables, net	86,915,000,000	81,636,000,000
Net finance receivables subject to fair value	85,242,000,000	79,969,000,000
Fair value	86,715,000,000	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	192,000,000	196,000,000
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivables	54,096,000,000	50,197,000,000
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Finance Leases Financing Receivable [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases	1,700,000,000	1,700,000,000
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Retail [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	55,856,000,000	51,699,000,000
Less: Unearned interest supplements	1,760,000,000	1,502,000,000
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivables	33,140,000,000	31,796,000,000
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	31,875,000,000
Financing Receivables	31,875,000,000	30,371,000,000
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Wholesale [Member] | Subsidiary of Common Parent [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivables	535,000,000	466,000,000
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Other [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	1,265,000,000
Financing Receivables	1,265,000,000	1,425,000,000
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Amount of finance receivables that secure certain debt obligations	24,400,000,000	27,700,000,000
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Amount of finance receivables that secure certain debt obligations	$21,800,000,000	$23,900,000,000

Finance_Receivables_Maturities

Finance Receivables - Maturities and Investments in Direct Financing Leases (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finance Receivables Maturity [Abstract]
2015	$46,391,000,000
2016	16,410,000,000
2017	11,884,000,000
Thereafter	14,311,000,000
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	88,996,000,000
Finance Receivables Due by Three Customers With Largest Receivables Balance	1,400,000,000
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Retail [Member]
Finance Receivables Maturity [Abstract]
2015	16,080,000,000
2016	14,821,000,000
2017	11,694,000,000
Thereafter	13,261,000,000
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	55,856,000,000	51,699,000,000
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | Finance Leases Financing Receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Capital Leases, Net Investment in Direct Financing Leases, Unguaranteed Residual Values of Leased Property	154,000,000
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]
Finance Receivables Maturity [Abstract]
2015	29,056,000,000
2016	1,580,000,000
2017	189,000,000
Thereafter	1,050,000,000
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	31,875,000,000
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Other [Member]
Finance Receivables Maturity [Abstract]
2015	1,255,000,000
2016	9,000,000
2017	1,000,000
Thereafter	0
Finance receivables before unearned interest supplements	$1,265,000,000

Finance_Receivables_Aging_Anal

Finance Receivables - Aging Analysis (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 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	$87,236	$81,993
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	17	14
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]
31-60 days past due	718	754
61-90 days past due	97	105
91-120 days past due	29	27
Greater than 120 days past due	52	63
Total past due	896	949
Current	53,200	49,248
Financing Receivables	54,096	50,197
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing	3	21
Finance Receivables Aging Analysis [Abstract]
Total past due	117	89
Current	33,023	31,707
Financing Receivables	$33,140	$31,796

Finance_Receivables_Credit_Qua

Finance Receivables - Credit Quality,Impaired Receivables, TDRs and Non-Accrual Status (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivables	$87,236	$81,993
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	33,140	31,796
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment	110	71
Impaired Financing Receivable Recorded Investment, Percentage of Receivable	0.30%	0.20%
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivables	31,875	30,371
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivables	54,096	50,197
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment	415	435
Impaired Financing Receivable Recorded Investment, Percentage of Receivable	0.80%	0.90%
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	23,641	23,874
Group II | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivables	6,360	5,381
Group III | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivables	1,787	1,073
Group IV | Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Dealer Financing [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivables	$87	$43

Net_Investments_in_Operating_L1

Net Investments in Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 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	$24,952	$21,092
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-3,396	-2,792
Net investment in operating leases before allowance for credit losses	21,556	18,300
Less: Allowance for credit losses	-38	-23	-23
Net investment in operating leases	21,518	18,277
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract]
2015	2,174
2016	2,186
2017	1,348
2018	188
2019	4
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								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Term To Charge Off Finance Receivables									greater than 120 days past due
Number Of Days At Which Finance Receivables Impaired									when an account is deemed to be uncollectible or when an account is 120B days delinquent
Total allowance
Beginning balance				$380				$408	$380	$408
Charge-offs									-411	-373
Recoveries									202	197
Provision for credit losses	82	57	27	31	65	32	20	29	197	146	7
Other									-9	2
Ending balance	359				380				359	380	408
Analysis of Ending Balance of Finance Receivables and Net Investment in Operating Leases [Abstract]
Collective impairment allowance	336				355				336	355
Specific impairment allowance	23				25				23	25
Ending balance	359				380				359	380	408
Allowance for credit losses, finance receivables
Beginning balance				357				385	357	385
Charge-offs									-300	-305
Recoveries									140	150
Provision for credit losses									133	124
Other									-9	3
Ending balance	321				357				321	357	385
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses, finance receivables
Collective impairment allowance	298				332				298	332
Specific impairment allowance	23				25				23	25
Ending balance	321				357				321	357	385
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
Collectively evaluated for impairment	86,711				81,487				86,711	81,487
Specifically evaluated for impairment	525				506				525	506
Financing Receivables	87,236				81,993				87,236	81,993
Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	86,915				81,636				86,915	81,636
Allowance for credit losses, net investment in operating leases
Beginning balance				23				23	23	23
Charge-offs									-111	-68
Recoveries									62	47
Other									0	-1
Ending balance	38				23				38	23	23
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses, net investment in operating leases
Collective impairment allowance	38				23				38	23
Specific impairment allowance	0				0				0	0
Ending balance	38				23				38	23	23
Analysis of ending balance of net investment in operating leases
Collectively evaluated for impairment	21,556				18,300				21,556	18,300
Individually evaluated for impairment	0				0				0	0
Net investment in operating leases before allowance for credit losses	21,556				18,300				21,556	18,300
Ending balance, net investment in operating leases	21,518				18,277				21,518	18,277
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, finance receivables
Beginning balance				327				356	327	356
Charge-offs									-294	-290
Recoveries									131	145
Provision for credit losses									150	112
Other									-9	4
Ending balance	305				327				305	327
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses, finance receivables
Collective impairment allowance	282				304				282	304
Specific impairment allowance	23				23				23	23
Ending balance	305				327				305	327
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
Collectively evaluated for impairment	53,681				49,762				53,681	49,762
Specifically evaluated for impairment	415				435				415	435
Financing Receivables	54,096				50,197				54,096	50,197
Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	53,791				49,870				53,791	49,870
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, finance receivables
Beginning balance				30				29	30	29
Charge-offs									-6	-15
Recoveries									9	5
Provision for credit losses									-17	12
Other									0	-1
Ending balance	16				30				16	30
Analysis of ending balance of allowance for credit losses, finance receivables
Collective impairment allowance	16				28				16	28
Specific impairment allowance	0				2				0	2
Ending balance	16				30				16	30
Analysis of ending balance of finance receivables
Collectively evaluated for impairment	33,030				31,725				33,030	31,725
Specifically evaluated for impairment	110				71				110	71
Financing Receivables	33,140				31,796				33,140	31,796
Ending balance, net of allowance for credit losses	33,124				31,766				33,124	31,766
Net Investment in Operating Leases [Member]
Allowance for credit losses, finance receivables
Provision for credit losses									$64	$22

Transfers_of_Receivables_Asset

Transfers of Receivables - Assets and Liabilities of Securitizations (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Loans Receivable Held-for-sale, Net	$0	$0
Cash and cash equivalents	6,179,000,000	9,424,000,000	9,189,000,000	8,713,000,000
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	359,000,000	380,000,000	408,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	108,433,000,000	99,913,000,000	88,616,000,000
Related Debt	105,037,000,000	98,693,000,000
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	2,094,000,000	4,198,000,000
Related Debt	37,156,000,000	40,728,000,000
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Including Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	2,400,000,000	4,400,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	55,800,000,000	59,700,000,000
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	100,000,000	200,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	55,700,000,000	59,500,000,000
Related Debt	43,300,000,000	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	2,000,000,000	4,000,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	46,200,000,000	51,600,000,000
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	100,000,000	200,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	46,100,000,000	51,400,000,000
Related Debt	36,700,000,000	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	1,700,000,000	2,100,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	24,400,000,000	27,700,000,000
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	100,000,000	200,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	24,300,000,000	27,500,000,000
Related Debt	22,500,000,000	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	300,000,000	1,900,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	21,800,000,000	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	21,800,000,000	23,900,000,000
Related Debt	14,200,000,000	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	400,000,000	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	2,100,000,000	4,200,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	49,200,000,000	54,100,000,000
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	100,000,000	200,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	49,100,000,000	53,900,000,000
Related Debt	37,200,000,000	40,700,000,000
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Financing Receivable [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	1,700,000,000	3,800,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	39,600,000,000	46,000,000,000
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	100,000,000	200,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	39,500,000,000	45,800,000,000
Related Debt	30,600,000,000	35,100,000,000
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Retail [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	1,400,000,000	1,900,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	18,800,000,000	23,100,000,000
Financing and Loans and Leases Receivable Allowance	100,000,000	200,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment In Operating Leases, After Allowance for Credit Losses	18,700,000,000	22,900,000,000
Related Debt	17,300,000,000	20,300,000,000
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Wholesale [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	300,000,000	1,900,000,000
Finance Receivables & Net Investment in Operating Leases, Before Allowance for Credit Losses	20,800,000,000	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	20,800,000,000	22,900,000,000
Related Debt	13,300,000,000	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	400,000,000	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	6,600,000,000	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	6,600,000,000	5,600,000,000
Related Debt	6,100,000,000	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	6,600,000,000	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	6,600,000,000	5,600,000,000
Related Debt	6,100,000,000	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	5,200,000,000	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	1,000,000,000	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	1,000,000,000	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								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Interest expense	$654	$663	$673	$666	$674	$691	$682	$683	$2,656	$2,730	$3,027
Securitization Transactions [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Interest expense									595	640	854
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Interest expense									504	563	760
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Consolidated Entity Excluding Variable Interest Entities (VIE) [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Interest expense									$91	$77	$94

Transfers_of_Receivables_Expos

Transfers of Receivables - Exposure Based on Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	$859	$585
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	167	506
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	27	5
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	22	88
Securitization Transactions [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	48	33
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	30	125
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	27	5
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	22	88
Related to Variable Interest Entity - Not VIE [Member] | Securitization Transactions [Member]
Securitization Transactions [Line Items]
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	16	23
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	7	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	$1	$7

Transfers_of_Receivables_Deriv

Transfers of Receivables - Derivative Income and Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative expense/(income) related to securitization transactions [Abstract]
Derivative expense/(income)	$512	$106	($175)
Securitization Transactions [Member]
Derivative expense/(income) related to securitization transactions [Abstract]
Derivative expense/(income)	-4	25	239
Securitization Transactions [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Derivative expense/(income) related to securitization transactions [Abstract]
Derivative expense/(income)	-9	3	227
Related to Variable Interest Entity - Not VIE [Member] | Securitization Transactions [Member]
Derivative expense/(income) related to securitization transactions [Abstract]
Derivative expense/(income)	-16	16	-5
Other, Not Variable Interest Entity Related [Member] | Securitization Transactions [Member]
Derivative expense/(income) related to securitization transactions [Abstract]
Derivative expense/(income)	$21	$6	$17

Variable_Interest_Entities_Det

Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Cash Collateral to Support Wholesale Transactions	$0	$0
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total maximum exposure	66	72
Minimum [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Cash Contribution Collateral to Support Wholesale Securitization Program	0	0
Maximum [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Cash Contribution Collateral to Support Wholesale Securitization Program	$242	$177

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$512	$106	($175)
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	83,713	93,671
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	859	585
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	167	506
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	-136	-296
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	-136	-296
Derivative Asset	723	289
Derivative Liability	31	210
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	-41	-28	-33
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	56,558	69,863
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	168	224
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	89	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	407	-658	228
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	-387	614	-212
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Net interest settlements and accruals excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness	304	254	177
Ineffectiveness	20	-44	16
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	23,203	18,778
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	602	360
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	38	179
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	68	12	-104
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	1,527	2,410
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	18	1
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	1	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	161	-88	-150
Balance Sheet Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Notional	2,425	2,620
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	71	0
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	39	176
Other Contract [Member] | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Income Effect of Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$0	$0	($81)

Other_Assets_and_Other_Liabili2

Other Assets and Other Liabilities and Deferred Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Other Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Gross	$0	$227
Other Assets [Abstract]
Accrued interest and other non-finance receivables	921	1,010
Collateral held for resale, at net realizable value	382	399
Restricted cash	130	169
Deferred charges	268	252
Deferred charges - income taxes	185	184
Prepaid reinsurance premiums and other reinsurance receivables	401	340
Investment in non-consolidated affiliates	141	133
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	120	120
Other	53	59
Total other assets	2,601	2,666
Accumulated depreciation	326	343
Other Liabilities and Deferred Income [Abstract]
Interest payable	587	615
Tax Related payables to Ford and affiliated companies	625	941
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Other Liabilities	91	101
Unearned insurance premiums	410	350
Other	497	515
Total other liabilities and deferred income	2,210	2,522
Ford Motor Company [Member]
Other Liabilities and Deferred Income [Abstract]
Taxes paid to Ford Motor Company	$262	$288

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Contractual (interest rate)	2.60%	2.80%
Average Effective (interest rate)	2.70%	3.00%
Notes payable after one year	$67,685,000,000	$61,855,000,000
Unamortized discount	-51,000,000	-87,000,000
Fair value adjustments	428,000,000	103,000,000
Total debt	105,037,000,000	98,693,000,000
Accrued interest included in fair value of debt	586,000,000	618,000,000
Fair value of debt	107,190,000,000	101,866,000,000
Fair value of short-term debt	9,800,000,000	9,700,000,000
Asset-backed commercial paper [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Contractual (interest rate)	0.00%	0.20%
Total short-term debt	0	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	5,559,000,000	5,319,000,000
Other asset-backed short-term debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Contractual (interest rate)	0.50%	0.70%
Total short-term debt	1,377,000,000	1,963,000,000
Unsecured commercial paper [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Contractual (interest rate)	0.80%	0.90%
Total short-term debt	1,651,000,000	2,003,000,000
Other short-term debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Contractual (interest rate)	5.00%	5.30%
Total short-term debt	2,564,000,000	2,372,000,000
Total short-term debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Contractual (interest rate)	1.90%	1.50%
Average Effective (interest rate)	1.90%	1.50%
Total short-term debt	11,151,000,000	15,021,000,000
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable within one year	9,102,000,000	4,479,000,000
Notes payable after one year	42,488,000,000	38,617,000,000
Total debt	61,364,000,000
Asset-backed debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable within one year	16,722,000,000	17,322,000,000
Notes payable after one year	25,197,000,000	23,238,000,000
Total long-term debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average Contractual (interest rate)	2.70%	3.00%
Average Effective (interest rate)	2.80%	3.20%
Total long-term debt	93,886,000,000	83,672,000,000
Fixed Interest Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable after one year	49,148,000,000	47,048,000,000
Variable Interest Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable after one year	$18,537,000,000	$14,807,000,000

Debt_with_Affiliated_Companies

Debt with Affiliated Companies (Details) (Affiliated Entity [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other short-term debt	$13	$27
Notes payable within one year	307	4
Notes payable after one year	5	307
Debt with affiliated companies	$325	$338

Debt_Maturities_Details

Debt Maturities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Debt maturities - 2015	$36,975
Debt maturities - 2016	23,499
Debt maturities - 2017	18,779
Debt maturities - 2018	7,091
Debt maturities 2019	8,342
Debt maturities - Thereafter	9,974
DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligationTotal	104,660
Total debt	105,037	98,693
Total unamortized discount	-51	-87
Total fair value adjustments	428	103
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Debt maturities - 2015	18,877
Debt maturities - 2016	10,402
Debt maturities - 2017	11,101
Debt maturities - 2018	6,028
Debt maturities 2019	5,582
Debt maturities - Thereafter	9,374
Total debt	61,364
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Debt maturities - 2015	18,098
Debt maturities - 2016	13,097
Debt maturities - 2017	7,678
Debt maturities - 2018	1,063
Debt maturities 2019	2,760
Debt maturities - Thereafter	600
Total debt	43,296
Short-term debt [Member]
Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Debt maturities - 2015	11,151
Long-term debt [Member]
Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Debt maturities - 2015	25,824
Unsecured Debt Maturing Primarily by 2024 [Member]
Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Debt maturities - Thereafter	$9,358

Debt_Credit_Facilties_and_Comm

Debt - Credit Facilties and Committed Liquidity Programs (Details)

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Contractually Committed Liquidity Facilities [Member]

Unsecured Debt [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Retail [Member]

Wholesale [Member]

Operating Lease [Member]

FCE Bank plc [Member]

FCE Bank plc [Member]

FCE Bank plc [Member]

FCE Bank plc [Member]

Ford Motor Company [Member]

Ford Motor Company [Member]

Committments maturing by 2019 [Member]

Commitments maturing by 2017 [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Contractually Committed Liquidity Facilities [Member]

Contractually Committed Liquidity Facilities [Member]

Contractually Committed Liquidity Facilities [Member]

USD ($)

Contractually Committed Liquidity Facilities [Member]

Syndicated Credit Facility [Member]

Syndicated Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

USD ($)

Ford Motor Company [Member]

Ford Motor Company [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

GBP (£)

USD ($)

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Schedule Of Debt [Line Items]

Borrowing capacity under credit facilities

$3,600,000,000

$1,200,000,000

£ 760,000,000

$12,200,000,000

$2,000,000,000

$9,000,000,000

$3,000,000,000

Borrowing availability

3,200,000,000

2,000,000,000

873,000,000

Debt Covenant Minimum Net Worth Requirement

500,000,000

Commitment To Sell Commercial Paper Conduits Maximum

33,700,000,000

19,000,000,000

7,200,000,000

7,500,000,000

4,900,000,000

Commitment To Sell Commercial Paper Conduits Current

17,300,000,000

4,000,000,000

Commitment To Sell Commercial Paper Conduits Utilized

$15,300,000,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current [Abstract]
United States federal			($198,000,000)	$185,000,000	$4,000,000
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)			154,000,000	169,000,000	55,000,000
State and local			-38,000,000	-55,000,000	-14,000,000
Total current			-82,000,000	299,000,000	45,000,000
Deferred [Abstract]
United States federal			193,000,000	0	413,000,000
Foreign			-6,000,000	-29,000,000	14,000,000
State and local			44,000,000	7,000,000	11,000,000
Total deferred			231,000,000	-22,000,000	438,000,000
Provision for income taxes			149,000,000	277,000,000	483,000,000
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Statutory tax rate			35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Non-U.S. tax rates under U.S. rate			-3.00%	-2.30%	-1.60%
State and local income taxes			-0.20%	-1.00%	-1.00%
U.S. tax on non-U.S. earnings			-21.40%	-15.00%	-1.20%
Other			-2.40%	1.90%	1.10%
Valuation allowance			0.00%	-2.80%	-3.80%
Effective tax rate			8.00%	15.80%	28.50%
Amount of valuation allowance released				49,000,000	64,000,000
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries		500,000,000		500,000,000
Increase/(Decrease) in current tax liabilities, Undistributed foreign earnings		-83,000,000
Undistributed Foreign Earnings, Deferred Taxes Not Provided		5,100,000,000	2,800,000,000	5,100,000,000
Potential Deferred Tax Liability Undistributed Foreign Earnings			600,000,000
Deferred tax assets [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforwards		308,000,000	227,000,000	308,000,000
Provision for credit losses		131,000,000	140,000,000	131,000,000
Other foreign		148,000,000	186,000,000	148,000,000
Employee benefit plans		11,000,000	11,000,000	11,000,000
Foreign tax credits		58,000,000	685,000,000	58,000,000
Other		270,000,000	282,000,000	270,000,000
Total gross deferred tax assets		926,000,000	1,531,000,000	926,000,000
Less: valuation allowance		-21,000,000	-10,000,000	-21,000,000
Total deferred tax assets		905,000,000	1,521,000,000	905,000,000
Deferred tax liabilities [Abstract]
Leasing transactions		1,131,000,000	2,035,000,000	1,131,000,000
Finance receivables		721,000,000	647,000,000	721,000,000
Other foreign		466,000,000	480,000,000	466,000,000
Other		30,000,000	23,000,000	30,000,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net		2,348,000,000	3,185,000,000	2,348,000,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards			858,000,000
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1			159,000,000	491,000,000	535,000,000
Increase - tax positions in prior years			28,000,000	28,000,000	54,000,000
Increases - tax positions in current year			1,000,000	1,000,000	7,000,000
Decrease - tax positions in prior years			-44,000,000	-68,000,000	-54,000,000
Settlements			-33,000,000	-293,000,000	-51,000,000
Balance at December 31		159,000,000	111,000,000	159,000,000	491,000,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate		128,000,000	88,000,000	128,000,000	155,000,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest Income				17,000,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense			13,000,000		21,000,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued		40,000,000	50,000,000	40,000,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities Net of Tax Assets		1,443,000,000	1,664,000,000	1,443,000,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Amount	$360,000,000

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cumulative Translation Adjustment Summary [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$717	$743	$600
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation	-547	-86	143
Ending balance	160	717	743
Total AOCI ending balance at December 31	160	717	743
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax [Abstract]
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation, tax adjustment	0	0	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Cumulative Translation Adjustment Summary [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) including Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax	-557	-26	143
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Cumulative Translation Adjustment Summary [Roll Forward]
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation	-10	60	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax [Abstract]
Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation, tax adjustment	$0	$0	$0

Insurance_Details

Insurance (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Assets Held by Insurance Regulators	$13	$14
Insurance Expenses [Abstract]
Insurance losses	115	70	75
Loss adjustment expenses	6	6	4
Reinsurance Income and Other Expenses, Net	-14	-13	-9
Insurance expenses	107	63	70
Liability for reported insurance claims and estimate of unreported claims	11	11
Ceded insurance expenses	68	64	64
Premiums Written and Earned [Abstract]
Direct premiums written	293	270	234
Assumed premiums written	0	0	2
Ceded premiums written	-166	-151	-136
Net premiums written	127	119	100
Direct premiums earned	230	216	202
Assumed premiums earned	0	0	2
Ceded premiums earned	-105	-97	-99
Net premiums earned	$125	$119	$105

Other_Income_Other_Income_Deta

Other Income Other Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Component of Other Income, Nonoperating [Line Items]
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$512	$106	($175)
Derivative Instruments, Gain/(Loss) recongnized in income, Ineffectiveness Portion and amount not designated as hedging instruments	208	-148	-352
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized	-236	82	236
Investment Income, Net	53	50	85
Insurance Fee Income	74	61	65
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	166	213	252
Other Income Loss Net	$265	$258	$286

Retirement_Benefits_Retirement

Retirement Benefits - Retirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Allocated Service Cost	$26	$26	$28
Retirement plan, allocated service cost percentage	9.00%
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Postretirement health care and life insurance	3	4	4
Postretirement health care and life insurance, allocated percentage	12.00%
Ford Motor Company [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Postretirement health care and life insurance benefits due to Ford Motor Company				$328

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures_

Acquisitions and Divestitures Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	($547)	($86)	$143
Assets and Liabilities Held for sale	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax	-547	-86	143
Ford Motor Company [Member] | Retail and Dealer Financing [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition Value Of Assets Acquired		713
Shareholder's Interest [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	10	-60	0
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax		$60

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures_1

Acquisitions and Divestitures Divestitures and Other Actions (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Assets and Liabilities Held for sale	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 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	$0	$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	859,000,000	585,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	167,000,000	506,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	351,000,000	24,000,000
Marketable securities	3,258,000,000	1,943,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	859,000,000	585,000,000
Total assets at fair value	4,468,000,000	2,552,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	167,000,000	506,000,000
Total liabilities at fair value	167,000,000	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	3,800,000,000	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	2,000,000,000	2,800,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign Government and Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	341,000,000	24,000,000
Marketable securities	405,000,000	184,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Corporate debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	10,000,000	0
Marketable securities	1,555,000,000	1,273,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable securities	1,268,000,000	443,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Other Marketable Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable securities	30,000,000	43,000,000
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	17,000,000	418,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	0	0
Total assets at fair value	17,000,000	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] | Foreign Government and Agencies [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] | Corporate debt [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] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable securities	17,000,000	418,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Other Marketable Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable securities	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	351,000,000	24,000,000
Marketable securities	3,241,000,000	1,525,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Assets	859,000,000	585,000,000
Total assets at fair value	4,451,000,000	2,134,000,000
Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities	167,000,000	506,000,000
Total liabilities at fair value	167,000,000	506,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Government and Agencies [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	341,000,000	24,000,000
Marketable securities	405,000,000	184,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Corporate debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents - financial instruments	10,000,000	0
Marketable securities	1,555,000,000	1,273,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | US Treasury and Government [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable securities	1,251,000,000	25,000,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Other Marketable Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Marketable securities	$30,000,000	$43,000,000

Transactions_with_Affiliated_C2

Transactions with Affiliated Companies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Net	$86,915,000,000	$81,636,000,000
Notes and accounts receivables	778,000,000	1,077,000,000
Investment in non-consolidated affiliates	141,000,000	133,000,000
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable	-330,000,000	-211,000,000
Tax related payables	-625,000,000	-941,000,000
Unearned insurance premiums	410,000,000	350,000,000
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Guarantees to third parties on behalf of Ford	107,000,000	100,000,000
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transactions, Cash Received, Interest Supplements and Residual Support	3,100,000,000	2,400,000,000	1,900,000,000
Net financing margin [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction Earned Interest Supplements From Transactions With Affiliated Entities	2,786,000,000	2,479,000,000	2,471,000,000
Operating lease revenue on employee leased vehicles	259,000,000	228,000,000	217,000,000
Interest expense on debt	-25,000,000	-22,000,000	-25,000,000
Related Party Transaction, Interest Income, Notes Receivable, Finance receivables, Tax sharing agreement	12,000,000	22,000,000	45,000,000
Other revenue [Abstract]
Earned insurance premiums	75,000,000	64,000,000	54,000,000
Gains/(Losses) from derivative transactions	68,000,000	10,000,000	-56,000,000
Expenses [Abstract]
Advice and services expense	-120,000,000	-102,000,000	-92,000,000
Insurance loss and loss adjustment expenses	-30,000,000	-26,000,000	-21,000,000
Retirement benefits and share-based compensation	-37,000,000	-37,000,000	-39,000,000
Assets [Abstract]
Unearned interest supplements on finance receivables	-1,760,000,000	-1,502,000,000
Net investment in leased vehicles-Employee and company vehicles	645,000,000	589,000,000
Unearned interest supplements and residual support on operating leases	-2,096,000,000	-1,578,000,000
Notes and accounts receivables	778,000,000	1,077,000,000
Derivative financial instruments	18,000,000	1,000,000
Investment in non-consolidated affiliates	141,000,000	133,000,000
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable	-330,000,000	-211,000,000
Tax related payables	-625,000,000	-941,000,000
Debt	-325,000,000	-338,000,000
Derivative financial instruments	-1,000,000	-22,000,000
Ford Motor Company [Member] | Limited Financial Guarantee [Member]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction, Purchased Receivables	782,000,000
Ford Motor Company [Member] | Financial Guarantee [Member]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Related Party Transaction, Purchased Receivables	75,000,000
Ford Motor Company [Member] | Counter Guarantee [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Counter guarantee	101,000,000	96,000,000
Dealer Financing [Member] | Ford Motor Company [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Net	4,539,000,000	2,745,000,000
Other Finance Receivables [Member] | Ford Motor Company [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Net	$1,261,000,000	$1,418,000,000

Segment_and_Geographic_Informa1

Segment and Geographic Information Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	$2,291	$2,312	$2,234	$2,159	$2,156	$2,083	$1,983	$1,960	$8,996	$8,182	$7,580
Income before income taxes									1,854	1,756	1,697
Other disclosures [Abstract]
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	840	801	742	705	734	629	553	481	3,088	2,397	1,775
Interest expense	654	663	673	666	674	691	682	683	2,656	2,730	3,027
Provision for credit losses	82	57	27	31	65	32	20	29	197	146	7
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	108,433				99,913				108,433	99,913	88,616
Total assets	122,108				115,608				122,108	115,608	104,596
Adjustment to Receivables [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									0	0	0
Income before income taxes									0	0	0
Other disclosures [Abstract]
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases									0	0	0
Interest expense									0	0	0
Provision for credit losses									0	0	0
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	-4,350				-3,497				-4,350	-3,497	-3,081
Total assets	0				0				0	0	0
North America Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									7,351	6,708	6,166
Income before income taxes									1,399	1,438	1,550
Other disclosures [Abstract]
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases									3,045	2,369	1,700
Interest expense									2,010	2,088	2,222
Provision for credit losses									157	114	18
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	91,021				83,722				91,021	83,722	74,509
Total assets	96,016				90,720				96,016	90,720	81,751
International Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									1,651	1,527	1,523
Income before income taxes									461	371	249
Other disclosures [Abstract]
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases									43	28	75
Interest expense									646	642	812
Provision for credit losses									40	32	-11
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	21,762				19,688				21,762	19,688	17,188
Total assets	26,092				24,888				26,092	24,888	22,845
Unfavorable cumulative pre-tax adjustment											37
Total Unallocated/Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									-6	-53	-109
Income before income taxes									-6	-53	-102
Other disclosures [Abstract]
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases									0	0	0
Interest expense									0	0	-7
Provision for credit losses									0	0	0
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	-4,350				-3,497				-4,350	-3,497	-3,081
Total assets	0				0				0	0	0
Unallocated Risk Management [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									-6	-53	-109
Income before income taxes									-6	-53	-102
Other disclosures [Abstract]
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases									0	0	0
Interest expense									0	0	-7
Provision for credit losses									0	0	0
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	0				0				0	0	0
Total assets	$0				$0				$0	$0	$0

Segment_and_Geographic_Informa2

Segment and Geographic Information Geographic Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	$2,291	$2,312	$2,234	$2,159	$2,156	$2,083	$1,983	$1,960	$8,996	$8,182	$7,580
Income before income taxes									1,854	1,756	1,697
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	108,433				99,913				108,433	99,913	88,616
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									6,377	5,739	5,234
Income before income taxes									1,199	1,160	1,238
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	76,578				70,513				76,578	70,513	62,299
Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									998	909	898
Income before income taxes									148	127	176
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	10,449				10,085				10,449	10,085	9,483
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									1,041	1,132	1,097
Income before income taxes									332	319	145
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	16,708				15,674				16,708	15,674	14,349
All Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									580	402	351
Income before income taxes									175	150	138
Net finance receivables and net investment in operating leases	$4,698				$3,641				$4,698	$3,641	$2,485

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total revenue	$2,291	$2,312	$2,234	$2,159	$2,156	$2,083	$1,983	$1,960	$8,996	$8,182	$7,580
Depreciation on vehicles subject to operating leases	-840	-801	-742	-705	-734	-629	-553	-481	-3,088	-2,397	-1,775
Interest expense	-654	-663	-673	-666	-674	-691	-682	-683	-2,656	-2,730	-3,027
Total financing margin and other revenue	797	848	819	788	748	763	748	796	3,252	3,055	2,778
Provision for credit losses	82	57	27	31	65	32	20	29	197	146	7
Net income	411	718	264	312	568	272	275	364	1,705	1,479	1,214
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Amount		$360

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Minimum rentals on operating leases [Abstract]
2015	$17
2016	15
2017	12
2018	5
2019	3
Thereafter	7
Rent expense	26	25	27
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value	0
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Minimum rentals on operating leases [Abstract]
Maximum potential payments	107	100
Counter Guarantee [Member] | Ford Motor Company [Member]
Minimum rentals on operating leases [Abstract]
Counter guarantee	$101	$96