Revenue Revenue - Narrative (Details) - Operating Segments - Company excluding Ford Credit - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Vehicles, parts, and accessories
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue Performance Obligation Satisfied In Prior Period	$ (37)	$ 110
Services and other revenue (a)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	400		$ 400
Contract with Customer, Liability	4,300		4,300		$ 4,300
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	343	333	1,100	$ 1,000
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net	308		308		$ 309
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization	$ 22	$ 21	$ 66	$ 60