Finance Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables, net	$ 68,094	$ 69,976
Automotive [Member] | Receivables, less allowances and Other assets [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Automotive sector	536	355
Financial Services [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables, net	72,323	73,330
Ford Credit [Member] | Financial Services [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables, net	72,323	73,330	75,902
Ford Credit [Member] | Intersector [Member] | Other Receivables Net [Member]
Net Finance Receivables [Abstract]
Finance receivables, net	$ (4,765)	$ (3,709)