Finance Receivables Notes receivable, net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Automotive [Member] | Receivables, less allowances and Other assets [Member]
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Notes receivable	$ 570	$ 384
Less: Allowance for credit losses	(34)	(29)
Notes receivable, net	536	355
Ford Credit [Member] | Financial Services [Member] | Other assets [Member]
Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Uncollected Interest Receivable Excluded From Finance Receivable	$ 171	$ 180