Net Investment in Operating Leases (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net Investment In Operating Leases	$ 16,451	$ 12,838
Automotive [Member]
Net investment in operating leases	1,415	1,356
Operating lease depreciation expense	53	61	297
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current	110
Financial Services [Member]
Net Investment In Operating Leases	15,036	11,482
Vehicles and other equipment, at cost	18,159	14,242
Accumulated depreciation	(3,100)	(2,720)
Allowance for credit losses	(23)	(40)	(87)
Operating lease depreciation expense	2,488	1,799	1,977
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Current	1,754
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Two Years	2,012
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Three Years	1,037
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, in Four Years	223
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Receivable Thereafter After Year Four	66
Total	5,092
Ford Credit [Member]
Net Investment In Operating Leases	$ 6,300	$ 6,400