CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 150	$ 1,069	$ 1,333	$ 2,814
Foreign currency translation	(127)	(595)	116	(300)
Marketable Securities	59	(8)	122	(55)
Derivative instruments	117	52	(329)	85
Pension and other postretirement benefits	16	17	21	25
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	65	(534)	(70)	(245)
Comprehensive income	215	535	1,263	2,569
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	4	39	12
Comprehensive income attributable to Ford Motor Company	$ 213	$ 531	$ 1,224	$ 2,557