CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 7,371	$ 1,230	$ 11,946
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation	(1,132)		(521)
Marketable securities	(6)		0
Derivative instruments	227		215
Pension and other postretirement benefits	(81)		(47)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(992)	(240)	(353)
Comprehensive income	6,379	989	11,593
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	0	(7)
Comprehensive income attributable to Ford Motor Company	6,381	989	11,600
Parent [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation		(36)
Marketable securities		0
Derivative instruments		(182)
Pension and other postretirement benefits		(23)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	$ (992)	$ (241)	$ (353)