CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,069	$ 2,055	$ 2,814	$ 3,654
Foreign currency translation	(595)	84	(300)	326
Marketable Securities	(8)	4	(55)	3
Derivative instruments	52	137	85	(31)
Pension and other postretirement benefits	17	(12)	25	(3)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(534)	213	(245)	295
Comprehensive income	535	2,268	2,569	3,949
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	4	8	12	13
Comprehensive income attributable to Ford Motor Company	$ 531	$ 2,260	$ 2,557	$ 3,936