Net Investment in Operating Leases (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Net investment in operating leases	$ 12,838	$ 11,675
Ford Credit [Member]
Net investment in operating leases	6,400	6,200
Automotive [Member]
Net investment in operating leases	1,356	1,282
Operating leases depreciation expense	61	297	475
2012	126
Financial Services [Member]
Net investment in operating leases	11,482	10,393
Vehicles and other equipment, at cost	14,242	14,800
Accumulated depreciation	(2,720)	(4,320)
Allowance for credit losses	(40)	(87)
Operating leases depreciation expense	1,799	1,977	3,890
2012	1,507
2013	1,413
2014	1,173
2015	238
Thereafter	100
Total	$ 4,431