Revenue Revenue - Narrative (Details) - Operating Segments - Company excluding Ford Credit - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Vehicles, parts, and accessories
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contract with Customer, Performance Obligation Satisfied in Previous Period	$ 0	$ 0
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	4,700		4,700		$ 4,400
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	385	343	1,100	$ 1,100
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net	317		317		$ 315
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization	$ 26	$ 22	$ 77	$ 66