Debt and Commitments - DOE ATVM Incentive Program, and Automotive Credit Facilities (Details) - Operating Segments [Member] - Automotive $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 13,400
Debt Covenant Minimum Liquidity Amount	4,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 35
Revolving Credit Facility, Maturing April 30, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit, Percent Maturing	75.00%
Revolving Credit Facility, Maturing April 30, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit, Percent Maturing	25.00%
Revolving Credit Facility, Committed to Ford Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 3,000
Non-U.S. Automotive Affiliates Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	1,500
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	967
Other debt [Member] | DOE ATVM Incentive Program
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	5,900
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 3,200
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period	2.30%
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment	$ 148