Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Basic and Diluted Income Attributable to Ford Motor Company [Abstract]
Net income/(loss) attributable to Ford Motor Company	$ 1,332	$ 1,757
Basic and Diluted Shares [Abstract]
Basic shares (average shares outstanding)	3,979	3,990
Net dilutive options, unvested restricted stock units, unvested restricted stock shares, and convertible debt	44	39
Diluted shares	4,023	4,029

Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, dividends on preferred stock and participating securities; of income (loss) available to common shareholders.

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