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tp://www.xbrl.org/2003/instancesharesxbrli0USD_Per_ShareDividehttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso4217http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instancesharesxbrli0USDUSD$3true0f_UseOfEstimatesAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse4false0f_UseOfEstimatesPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationProvides an entity's explanation that the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted...falsefalsefalsefalse<
IsTuple>falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities, our disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and our revenue an
d expenses during the periods reported.  Estimates are used to account for certain items such as marketing accruals, warranty costs, employee benefit programs, etc.  Estimates are based on historical experience, where applicable, and assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances.  Due to the inherent uncertainty involved with estimates, actual results may differ.</font></div>The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect our reported amounts of assetsfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringProvides an entity's explanation that the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of management estimates.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse5true0f_TradeReceivablesAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse6false0f_TradeReceivablesPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for trade receivables.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Trade receivables are initially recorded at the transaction amount.  We record an allowance for doubtful accounts representing our estimate of the probable losses inherent in trade receivables at the date of the balance sheet.  At every reporting period, we assess the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts taking into consideration recoveries received during that period.  Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are made by recording charges to bad debt expense reported in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive cost of sales</font> on our statement of operations.  Receivables are charged to the allowance for doubtful accounts when an account is deemed to be uncollectible.  </font><
/NonNumbericText>Trade receivables are initially recorded at the transaction amount.  We record an allowance for doubtful accounts representing our estimate of thefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for trade receivables.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse7true0
f_RevenueRecognitionAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse8false0us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Revenue Recognition — Automotive Sector</font></div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Automotive sales consist primarily of revenue generated from the sale of vehicles, parts and accessories.  Sales are recorded when all risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to our customers (generally dealers and distributors).  For the majority of our sales, this occurs when products are shipped from our manufacturing facilities or delivered to our customers.  When vehicles are shipped to customers or vehicle modifiers on consignment, revenue is recognized when the vehicle is sold to the ultimate customer.  When we give our dealers the right to return eligible parts for credit, we reduce the related revenue for expected returns.</font></div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We sell vehicles to daily rental companies subject to guaranteed repurchase options.  These vehicles are accounted for as operating leases.  At the time of sale, the proceeds are recorded as deferred revenue in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue</font>.  The difference between the proceeds and the guaranteed repurchase amount is recognized in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive sales </font>over an average term of 8 months, using a straight-line method.  The cost of the vehicles is recorded in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Net investment in operating leases</font> and the difference between the cost of the vehicle and th
e estimated auction value is depreciated in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive cost of sales</font> over the term of the lease.  At December 31, 2010 and 2009, we recorded $1.4 billion and $2.5 billion as deferred revenue, respectively.  See Note 8 for additional information.</font></div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Income generated from cash and cash equivalents, investments in marketable securities, and other miscellaneous receivables is reported in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net</font>.</font></div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Revenue Recognition — Financial Services Sector</font></div></div></div></div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Revenue from finance receivables (including direct financing leases) is recognized using the interest method.  Certain origination costs on receivables are deferred and amortized, over the term of the related receivable as a reduction to revenue.  Revenue from rental payments received on operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.  Initial direct costs related to leases are deferred and amortized over the term of the lease as a reduction to revenue.  The accrual of interest on receivables and revenue on operating leases is discontinued at the time an account is determined to be uncollectible, at bankruptcy status notification, or greater than 120 days past due.</font></div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Income generated from cash and cash equivalents, investments in marketable securities, and other miscellaneous receivables is reported in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Financial Services other income/(loss), net.</font></font></div>Revenue Recognition — Automotive Sector
Automotive sales consist primarily of revenue generated from the sale of vehicles, parts andfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for revenue recognition. If the entity has different policies for different types of revenue transactions, the policy for each material type of transaction should be disclosed. If a sales transaction has multiple element arrangements (for example, delivery of multiple products, services or the rights to use assets) the disclosure may indicate the accounting policy for each unit of accounting as well as how unit
s of accounting are determined and valued. The disclosure may encompass important judgment as to appropriateness of principles related to recognition of revenue. The disclosure also may indicate the entity's treatment of any unearned or deferred revenue that arises from the transaction.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
-Number Topic 13
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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
-Number 22
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falsefalse9true0f_RetailAndLeaseSupplementsAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse10false0f_RetailAndLeaseSupplementsPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for retail and lease incentives. Retail relates to the direct sales to consumers.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New
Roman">We offer special retail and lease incentives to dealers' customers who choose to finance or lease Ford-brand vehicles from Ford Credit.  The estimated cost for these incentives is recorded as a revenue reduction to <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive sales</font> when the vehicle is sold to the dealer.  In order to compensate Ford Credit for the lower interest or lease rates offered to the retail customer, we pay the discounted value of the incentive directly to Ford Credit when it originates the retail finance or lease contract with the dealer's customer.  The Financial Services sector recognizes income for the special financing and leasing programs consistent with the earnings process of the underlying receivable or operating lease.</font></div>We offer special retail and lease incentives to dealers' customers who choose to finance or lease Ford-brand veh
icles from Ford Credit.  ThefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for retail and lease incentives. Retail relates to the direct sales to consumers.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse11true0f_MarketingIncentivesAndInterestSupplementsAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse12false0f_MarketingIncentivesAndInterestSupplementsPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for revenue reductions in the form of customer and dealer cash payments and costs for...falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -9pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Sales and marketing incentives generally are recognized by the Automotive sector as revenue reductions in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive sales</font>.  
;The incentives take the form of customer and/or dealer cash payments.  The reduction to revenue is accrued at the later of the date the related vehicle is sold or the date the incentive program is both approved and communicated.  We generally estimate these accruals using incentive programs that are approved as of the balance sheet date and are expected to be effective at the beginning of the subsequent period.</font></div>
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</div>Sales and marketing incentives generally are recognized by the Automotive sector as revenue reductions in Automotive sales.  The incentives take thefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for revenue reductions in the form of customer and dealer cash payments and costs for special financing and leasing programs.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse13true0f_SupplierPriceAdjustmentsAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse14false0f_SupplierPriceAdjustmentsPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for price adjustments throughout th
e production cycle and even after receiving...falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We frequently negotiate price adjustments with our suppliers througho
ut a production cycle, even after receiving production material.  These price adjustments relate to changes in design specifications or other commercial terms such as economics, productivity, and competitive pricing.  We recognize price adjustments when we reach final agreement with our suppliers.  In general, we avoid direct price changes in consideration of future business; however, when these occur, our policy is to defer the financial statement impact of any such price change given explicitly in consideration of future business where guaranteed volumes are specified.</font></div>
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</div>We frequently negotiate price adjustments with our suppliers throughout a production cycle, even after receiving production material.  These pricefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for price adjustments throughout the production cycle and even after receiving production material.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse15true0f_RawMaterialArrangementsAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse16false0f_RawMaterialArrangementsPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for raw material arrangements consisting of negotiating prices for and
facilitating...falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We negotiate prices for and facilitate the purchase of raw materials on behalf of our suppliers.&am
p;#160; These raw material arrangements, which take place independently of any purchase orders being issued to our suppliers, are negotiated at arms' length and do not involve volume guarantees.  When we pass the risks and rewards of ownership to our suppliers, including inventory risk, market price risk, and credit risk for the raw material, we record both the cost of the raw material and the income from the subsequent sale to the supplier in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive cost of sales</font>.</font></div>We negotiate prices for and facilitate the purchase of raw materials on behalf of our suppliers.  These raw material arrangements, which take placefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for raw material arrangements consisting of negotiating prices for and facilitating the purchase of raw materials on behalf of suppliers.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse17true0us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTranslationAbstractus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsef
alsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse18false0us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse
terselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries using the local currency as their functional currency are translated to U.S. dollars using end-of-period exchange rates and any resulting translation adjustments are reported in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss).</font>  Upon sale or liquidation of an investment in a foreign subsidiary, the accumulated amount of translation adjustments related to that entity is reclassified to net income as part of the recogniz
ed gain or loss on the investment.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Increases/(Decreases) in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) </font>resulting from<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"> </font>translation adjustments were as follows (in billions):</font></div>
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<div align="center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">2010</font></div></div></td>
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<div align="center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">2009</font></div></div></td>
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<div align="center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">2008</font></div></div></td>
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<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">1.6</font></td>
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<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">(0.6</font></td>
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<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">5.0</font></td>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 5.05pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">  Adjustments due to change in net assets of foreign subsidiaries<font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 12pt"/></font></div></td>
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<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 35.8pt"/>1.9</font></td>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 5.05pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">  Deferred translation (gains)/losses reclassified to net income<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 70%; VERTICAL-ALIGN: text-top">*</font><font style="COLOR: black; LETTER-SPACING: 3pt"> </font></font></div></td>
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<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td>
<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 35.8pt"/><font style="DISPLAY: inline">0.3</font></font></td>
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<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td>
<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 31.35pt"/><font style="DISPLAY: inline">(1.8</font></font></td>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 18pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 5.05pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">  Total translation adjustments (net of taxes)<font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 12pt"/></font></div></td>
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<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td>
<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 31.35pt"/><font style="DISPLAY: inline">(2.2</font></font></td>
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<td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td>
<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td>
<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 35.8pt"/><font style="DISPLAY: inline">2.2</font></font></td>
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<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td>
<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 31.35pt"/><font style="DISPLAY: inline">(5.6</font></font></td>
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<td align="left" style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px" valign="bottom" width="63%">
<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 5.05pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">End of year: foreign currency translation<font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 12pt"/></font></div></td>
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<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 4px double; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">$</font></td>
<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 4px double; TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="DISPLAY: inline">(0.6</font></font></td>
<td nowrap="nowrap" style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">)</font></td>
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<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 4px double; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">$</font></td>
<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 4px double; TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="DISPLAY: inline">1.6</font></font></td>
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<td style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td>
<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 4px double; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">$</font></td>
<td style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 4px double; TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="DISPLAY: inline">(0.6</font></font></td>
<td nowrap="nowrap" style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">)</font></td></tr></table></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">*  The adjustment for 2010 primarily relates to the sale of Volvo; the adjustment for 2008 primarily relates to the sale of Jaguar Land Rover and a portion of our stake in Mazda Motor Corporation ("Mazda").</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Gains or losses arising from transactions denominated in currencies other than the affiliate's functional currency, the effect of remeasuring assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries using U.S. dollars as their functional currency, and the results of our foreign currency hedging activities are reported in the same category as the underlying transaction.  The net after-tax gain/(loss) of this activity for 2010, 2009, and 2008 was $59 million, $(741) million, and $934 million, respectively.</font></div>
The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries using the local currency as their functional currency are translated to U.S. dollars using end-of-periodfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes a reporting enterprise's accounting policy for (1) transactions denominated in a currency other than the reporting enterprise's functional currency, (2) translating foreign currency financial statements that are incorporated into the financial statements of the reporting enterprise by consolidation, combination, or the equity method of acc
ounting, and (3) remeasurement of the financial statements of a foreign reporting enterprise in a hyperinflationary economy.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse20false0f_GovernmentGrantsAndLoanIncentivesPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for receipt of grants and loan incentives from domestic and foreign governments.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-S
IZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We receive incentives from domestic and foreign governments in the form of tax rebates or credits, loans and grants.  Incentives are recorded in the financial statements in accordance with their purpose, either as a reduction of expense or a reduction of the cost of the capital investment.  The benefit of these incentives is recorded when performance is complete and all conditions as specified in the agreement are fulfilled.</font></div>We receive incentives from domestic and foreign governments in the form of tax rebates or credits, loans and grants.  Incentives are recorded in thefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for receipt of grants and loan incentives from domestic and foreign governments.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse21true0us-gaap_OtherExpensesAbstractus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.<
IsTotalLabel>falsefalse22false0f_SelectedOtherCostsPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for selected other costs, such as (but not limited to) freight, engineering, research...falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Freight, engineering, and research and development costs are included in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive cost of sales</font>; advertising costs are included in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Selling, administrative and other expenses</font>.  Freight costs on goods shipped and advertising costs are expensed as incurred.  Engineering, research and development costs are expensed as incurred when performed internally or performed by a supplier when reimbursement is guaranteed.  Enginee
ring, research and development, and advertising expenses were as follows (in billions):</font></div>
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<div align="center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">2009</font></div></div></td>
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<div align="center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">2008</font></div></div></td>
<td nowrap="nowrap" style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 2px; TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td></tr>
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<div align="justify" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">Engineering, research and development<font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 12pt"/></font></div></td>
<td valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td>
<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">$</font></td>
<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">5.0</font></td>
<td nowrap="nowrap" style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td>
<td valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td>
<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">$</font></td>
<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">4.7</font></td>
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<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">$</font></td>
<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">7.1</font></td>
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<div align="justify" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 9pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman">Advertising<font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 12pt"/></font></div></td>
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<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 21.4pt"/>3.9</font></td>
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<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 21.4pt"/>3.2</font></td>
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<td style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" valign="bottom" width="9%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 21.4pt"/>4.5</font></td>
<td nowrap="nowrap" style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" valign="bottom" width="1%"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman"> </font></td></tr></table></div>Freight, engineering, and research and development costs are included in Automotive cost of sales; advertising costs are included in Selling, administrativefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for selected other costs, such as (but not limited to) freight, engineering, r
esearch and development costs, and advertising.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse23true0f_PresentationOfSalesAndSalesRelatedTaxesAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse24false0f_Presentation
OfSalesAndSalesRelatedTaxesPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for collection and remittance of taxes assessed by different governmental authorities...falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We collect and remit taxes assessed by different governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a revenue-producing transaction between us and our customers.  These taxes may include, but are not limited to, sales, use, value-added, and some excise taxes.  We report the collection of these taxes on a net basis (excluded from revenues).</font></div>We collect and remit taxes assessed by different governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a revenue-producing transaction betweenfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for collection and remittance of taxes assessed by different governmental authorities that are both imposed on and concurrent with a revenue-producing transaction.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse25true0f_FairValueMeasurementsAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse26false0us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00<!--StartFragment-->
<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Cash equivalents, marketable securities, and derivative financial instruments are presented on our financial statements at fair value.  The fair value of finance receivables and debt, together with the related carrying value, is disclosed in Notes 7 and 19, respectively.  Certain other assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and vary based on specific circumstances such as impairments.</div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">In determining fair value, we use various valuation methodologies and prioritize the use of observable inputs.  We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market:</div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Level 1 - inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.</div></td></tr></table></div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Level 2 - inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, currency exchange rates and yield curves.</div></td></tr></table></div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Level 3 - inputs include data not observable in the market and reflect management's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.</div></td></tr></table></div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">The use of observable and unobservable inputs and their significance in measuring fair value are reflected in our hierarchy assessment.</div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Valuation Methodologies</div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities.  </font>Highly liquid investments with a maturity of 90 days or less at date of purchase are classified as <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Cash and cash equivalents.  </font>Investments in securities with a maturity date greater than 90 days at the date of purchase are classified as <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Marketable securities</font>.  Time deposits, certificates of deposit, and money market accounts are reported at par value, which approximates fair value.  For other investment securities, we generally measure fair value based on a market approach using prices obtained from pricing services.&
;#160; We review all pricing data for reasonability and observability of inputs.  Pricing methodologies and inputs to valuation models used by the pricing services depend on the security type (i.e., asset class).  Where possible, fair values are generated using market inputs including quoted prices (the closing price in an exchange market), bid prices (the price at which a dealer stands ready to purchase) and other market information.  For securities that are not actively traded, the pricing services obtain quotes for similar fixed-income securities or utilize matrix pricing, benchmark curves or other factors to determine fair value.  In certain cases, when observable pricing data is not available, we estimate the fair value of investment securities based on an income approach using industry standard valuation models and estimates regarding non-performance risk.</div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Derivative Financial Instruments.  </font>Our derivatives are over-the-counter customized derivative transactions and are not exchange traded.  We estimate the fair value of these instruments based on an income approach using industry standard valuation models.  These models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based expectations for interest rates, foreign exchange rates and the contractual terms of the derivative instruments.  The discount rate used is the relevant interbank deposit rate (e.g., LIBOR) plus an adjustment for non-performance risk.  The adjustment reflects the full credit default swap ("CDS") spread applied to a net exposure, by counterpar
ty, considering the master netting agreements and posted collateral.  We use our counterparty's CDS spread when we are in a net asset position and our own CDS spread when we are in a net liability position.</div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">In certain cases, market data are not available and we develop assumptions (e.g., Black Scholes) which are used to determine fair value.  This includes situations where there is illiquidity for a particular currency or commodity or for longer-dated instruments.  Also, for interest rate swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps used in securitization transactions, the notional amount of the swap is reset based on actual payments on the securitized contracts.  We use management judgment to estimate the timing and amount of the swap cash flows based on historical pre-payment speeds.</div>
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ical prepayment speeds.</div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: times new roman; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Retained interest in securitized assets is reported in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Other assets</font> on our consolidated balance sheet.</div>
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liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the Company is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risk is are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information r
egarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 133
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 157
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 107
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 107
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 159
-Paragraph 17-22, 27, 28
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An entity shall disclose its policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents. Other information that may be disclosed includes (1) the nature of any restrictions on the entity's use of its cash and cash equivalents, (2) whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk, (3) the classification of any negative balance accounts (overdrafts), and (4) the carrying basis of cash equivalents (for example, at cost) and whether the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value. Cash includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the customer may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. In addition, cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts
of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three-years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. For a bank, may include explanation and amount of requirement to maintain reserves against deposits.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 1
-Article 5
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 95
-Paragraph 7, 8, 9, 10
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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Technical Practice Aid (TPA)
-Number 2110
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falsefalse29true0us-gaap_MarketableSecuritiesAbstractus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse30false0us-gaap_InvestmentPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We hold various investments classified as marketable securities, including U
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We elect to record marketable securities at fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses are recorded in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net</font> and <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Financial Services income/(loss), net</font>.  Realized gains and losses are accounted for using the specific identification method.  See Note 4 for information regarding how we determine the fair value of marketable securities.</font></div>We hold various investments classified as marketable securities, including U.S. government and non-U.S. government securities, foreign government agencies,falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policies for investments in financial assets, including marketable securities (debt and equity securities with readily determinable fair values), investments accounted for under the equity method and cost method, securities borrowed and loaned, and repurchase and resale agreements. For marketable securities, the description may include the entity's accounting treatment for transfers between investment categories and how the fair values for such securities are determined. Also, for all investments, an entity may describe its policy fo
r assessing, recognizing and measuring impairment of the investment.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 115
-Paragraph 7-16
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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 2, 12
-Article 5
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-Publisher SEC
-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
-Number Topic 5
-Section M
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-Publisher FASB
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
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falsefalse31true0f_DebtAndCommitmentsAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse32false0us-gaap_DebtPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Our debt consists of short-term and long-term unsecured debt securitie
s, convertible debt securities, and unsecured and secured borrowings from banks and other lenders.  Debt issuances are placed directly by us or through securities dealers or underwriters and are held by institutional and retail investors.  In addition, Ford Credit sponsors securitization programs that provide short-term and long-term asset-backed financing through institutional investors in the U.S. and international capital markets.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Debt is recorded on our balance sheet at par value adjusted for unamortized discount or premium (in addition to adjustments related to debt in designated fair value hedge relationships; see Note 26 for policy detail).  Discounts, premiums, and costs directly related to the issuance of debt generally are capitalized and amortized over the life of the debt and are recorded in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Interest expense </font>using the interest method.  Gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt are recorded in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net</font> and<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"> Financial Services other income/(loss), net&l
t;/font>.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Amounts borrowed and repaid are reported in our Statement of Cash Flows as <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations</font>. Interest, fees and deferred charges paid in excess of the amount borrowed are reported as <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations</font>.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Although we have not elected to mark any of our debt to fair value through earnings, we estimate its fair value for disclosures.  The fair value of debt is estimated based on quoted market prices, current market rates for similar debt with approximately the same remaining maturities, or discounted cash flow models utilizing current market rates.</font></div>Our debt consists of short-term and long-term unsecured debt securities, convertible debt securities, and unsecured and secured borrowings from banks and otherfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes the entity's accounting policies with respect to costs incurred to obtain or issue debt, the effects of refinancings, method of amortizing deferred financing costs and original issue discount, and classifications of debt on the balance sheet.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
-Number 22
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">These assets are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and impairments.  We capitalize new assets when we expect to use the asset for more than one year and the acquisition cost is greater than $2,500.  Routine maintenance and repair costs are expensed when incurred.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Property and equipment are depreciated primarily using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset.  Useful lives range from 3 years to 36 years.  The estimated useful lives generally are 14.5 years for machinery and equipment, and 30 years for buildings and improvements.  Special tools generally are amortized over the expected life of a product program using a straight-line method.  If the expected production volumes for major product programs associated with the tools decline significantly, we accelerate the amortization reflecting the rate of decline.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Included in our carrying value is the estimated cost for legal obligations to retire, abandon, or dispose of the asset.  These conditional asset retirement obligations relate to the estimated cost for asbestos abatement and PCB removal.</font></div>
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t balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 144
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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
-Number 22
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 34
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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 13
-Subparagraph a
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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
-Number 12
-Paragraph 5
-Subparagraph d
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lse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse36false0us-gaap_EarningsPerSharePolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadura
tionNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We present both basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") amounts in our financial
reporting.  EPS is computed independently each quarter for income from continuing operations, income/(loss) from discontinued operations, and net income; as a result, the sum of per-share amounts from continuing operations and discontinued operations may not equal the total per-share amount for net earnings.  Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to Common Stock holders by the weighted-average number of Ford Common Stock and equivalents outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS, on the other hand, reflects the maximum potential dilution that could occur if all securities and other share-based contracts, including stock options, warrants, and rights under our convertible notes were exercised.  Potential dilutive shares are excluded from the calculation if they have an anti-dilutive effect in the period.</font></div>We present both basic and diluted earni
ngs per share ("EPS") amounts in our financial reporting.  EPS is computed independently each quarter forfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDiscloses the methodology and assumptions used to compute basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for each class of common stock and participating security. Addresses all significant policy factors, including any antidilutive items that have been excluded from the computation and takes into account stock dividends, splits and reverse splits that occur after the balance sheet date of the latest reporting period but b
efore the issuance of the financial statements.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 128
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 128
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STYLE: italic">Overall Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting.  </font>All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value.  To ensure consistency in our treatment of derivative and non-derivative exposures with regard to our master agreements, we do not net our derivative position by counterparty for purposes of balance sheet presentation and disclosure. We do, however, consider our net position for determining fair value.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We have elected to apply hedge accounting to certain derivatives.  Derivatives that are designated are documented and the relationships are evaluated for effectiveness using regression analysis at the time they are designated, as well as throughout the hedge period.  Cash flows and profit impact associated with designated hedges are reported in the same category as the underlying hedged item.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Some derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting; for others, we elect not to apply hedge accounting.  Regardless of hedge accounting treatment, we only enter into transactions that we believe will be highly effective at offsetting the underlying economic risk.  We report changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments through <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive cost of sales</font>, <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net</font>,<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"> </font>or<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"> Financial Services other income/(loss), net</font> depen
ding on the sector and underlying exposure.  Cash flows associated with non-designated or de-designated derivatives are reported in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities</font> in our statements of cash flows.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Cash Flow Hedges.  </font>Our Automotive sector has designated certain forward and option contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions with exposure to foreign currency exchange and commodity price risks.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The effective portion of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges is deferred in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) </font>and is recognized in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive cost of sales</font> when the hedged item affects earnings.  The ineffective portion is reported currently in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive cost of sales</font>.  Our policy is to de-designate cash flow hedges prior to the time forecasted transactions are recognized as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet and report subsequent changes in fair value through <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive cost of sales</font>.&
;#160; If it becomes probable that the originally-forecasted transaction will not occur, the related amount also is reclassified from <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)</font> and recognized in earnings.  Our cash flow hedges mature within one year or less.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Fair Value Hedges.  </font>Our Financial Services sector uses derivatives to reduce the risk of changes in the fair value of liabilities.  We have designated certain receive-fixed, pay-float interest rate swaps as fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt.  The risk being hedged is the risk of changes in the fair value of the hedged debt attributable to changes in the benchmark interest rate.  If the hedge relationship is deemed to be highly effective, we record the changes in the fair value of the hedged debt related to the risk being hedged in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Financial Services debt</font> with the offset in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE:
italic">Financial Services other income/(loss), net</font>.<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"> </font>The change in fair value of the related derivative (excluding accrued interest) also is recorded in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Financial Services other income/(loss), net.</font>  Hedge ineffectiveness, recorded directly in earnings, is the difference between the change in fair value of the derivative and the change in the fair value of the hedged debt that is attributable to the changes in the benchmark interest rate.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">When a derivative is de-designated from a fair value hedge relationship, or when the derivative in a fair value hedge relationship is terminated before maturity, the fair value adjustment to the hedged debt continues to be reported as part of the carrying value of the debt and is amortized over its remaining life.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Net Investment Hedges.  </font>We have used foreign currency exchange derivatives to hedge the net assets of certain foreign entities to offset the translation and economic exposures related to our investment in these entities.  The effective portion of changes in the value of these derivative instruments is included in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)</font> as a foreign currency translation adjustment until the hedged investment is sold or liquidated.  When the investment is sold or liquidated, the hedge gains and losses previously reported in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Accumulated other comprehensive income
/(loss)</font> are recognized in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive interest income and other non-operating income/(expense), net </font>as part of the gain or loss on sale.<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"> </font>We have had no derivative instruments in an active net investment hedging relationship since the first quarter of 2007.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Normal Purchases and Normal Sales Classification.  </font>We have elected to apply the normal purchases and normal sales classification for physical supply contracts that are entered into for the purpose of procuring commodities to be used in production over a reasonable period in the normal course of our business.</font></div>Overall Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting.  All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value.  TofalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policies for its derivative instruments and hedging activities. Disclosure may include: (1) Each method used to account for derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments ("derivatives"); (2) the types of derivatives accounted for under each method; (3) the criteria required to be met for each accounting method used, including a discussion of the criteria required to be met for hedge or deferral accounting and accrual or settlement accounting (for example: whether and how risk reduction, correlation, designation, and effectiveness tests are applied); (4) the accounting method used if the criteria specified for hedge accounting are not met; (5) the method used to account for termination o
f derivatives designated as hedges or derivatives used to affect directly or indirectly the terms, fair values, or cash flows of a designated item; (6) the method used to account for derivatives when the designated item matures, is sold, is extinguished, or is terminated. In addition, the method used to account for derivatives designated to an anticipated transaction, when the anticipated transaction is no longer likely to occur; and (7) where and when derivatives, and their related gains (losses) are reported in the statement of financial position, cash flows, and results of operations and (8) an accounting policy decision to offset fair value amounts with counterparties. An entity should also consider describing its embedded derivatives, and the method(s) used to determine the fair values of derivatives and any significant assumptions used in such valuations.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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ntees are recorded at fair value at the inception of the guarantee.  Litigation and claims are accrued when losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Estimated warranty costs and additional service actions are accrued for at the time the vehicle is sold to a dealer, including costs for basic warranty coverage on vehicles sold, product recalls, and other customer service actions.  Fees or premiums for the issuance of extended service plans are recognized in income over the contract period in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred in performing services under the contract.</font></div>Guarantees are recorded at fair value at the inception of the guarantee.  Litigation and claims are accrued when losses are deemed probable andfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for commitments and contingencies, which may include policies for recognizing and measuring loss and gain contingencies.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse41true0f_VariableInterestEntitiesPolicyAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOther
xbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse42false0f_VariableInterestEntitiesPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for variable interest entities.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">A VIE is an entity that either (i) has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or (ii) has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest.  A VIE is consolidated by its primary beneficiary.  The primary beneficiary has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and the obligat
ion to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">If we determine that we have operating power and the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits, we consolidate the VIE as the primary beneficiary. Within our Automotive sector, we have operating power when our management has the ability to make key operating decisions, such as decisions regarding product investment or manufacturing production schedules. For the Financial Services sector, we have operating power when we have the ability to exercise discretion in the servicing of financial assets, issue additional debt, exercise a unilateral call option, add assets to revolving structures, or control investment decisions.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Assets recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against our general assets.  Conversely, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on our general assets; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs.</font></div>A VIE is an entity that either (i) has insufficient equity to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support orfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for variable interest entities.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse43true0f_AllowanceForCreditLossesAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse44false0f_AllowanceForCreditLossesPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for allowance for credit losses.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<!--StartFragment-->
<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Automotive Sector</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Financial Services Sector</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The allowance for credit losses represents Ford Credit's estimate of the probable loss on the collection of finance receivables and operating leases as of the balance sheet date.  The adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is assessed quarterly and the assumptions and models used in establishing the allowance are regularly evaluated.  Because credit losses can vary substantially over time, estimating credit losses requires a number of assumptions about matters that are uncertain.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Additions to the allowance for credit losses are made by recording charges to <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Provision for credit and insurance losses</font> on the sector statement of operations.  The outstanding balances of finance receivables and investments in operating leases are charged to the allowance for credit losses at the earlier of when an account is deemed to be uncollectible or when an account is 120 days delinquent, taking into consideration the financial condition of the borrower or lessee, the value of the collateral, recourse to guarantors and other factors.  In the event we repossess the collateral, the receivable is written off and we record the collateral at its estimated fair value less costs to sell and report it in <font st
yle="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Other assets</font> on the balance sheet.  Recoveries on finance receivables and investment in operating leases previously charged-off as uncollectible are credited to the allowance for credit losses.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Consumer Receivables</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt"/>The majority of credit losses are attributable to Ford Credit's consumer receivables segment.  Ford Credit estimates the allowance for credit losses on its consumer receivables segment and on its investments in operating leases using a combination of measurement models and management judgment.  The models consider factors such as historical trends in credit losses and recoveries (including key metrics such as delinquencies, repossessions and bankruptcies), the composition of the present portfolio (including vehicle brand, term, risk evaluation and new/used vehicles), trends in historical and projected used vehicle values, and economic conditions.  Estimates from these models rely on historical information and may not fully reflect los
ses inherent in the present portfolio.  Therefore, Ford Credit may adjust the estimate to reflect management's judgment regarding justifiable changes in economic trends and conditions, portfolio composition, and other relevant factors.</font></div>
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<div align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Loss severity – the expected difference between the amount a customer owes when the finance contract is charged off and the amount received, net of expenses from selling the repossessed vehicle, including any recoveries from the customer</font></div></td></tr></table></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The consumer receivables portfolio allowance is evaluated primarily using a collective loss-to-receivables ("LTR") model that based on historical experience indicates that credit losses have been incurred in the portfolio even though the particular receivables that are uncollectible cannot be specifically identified.  The LTR model is based on the most recent years of history.  Each LTR is calculated by dividing credit losses by average end-of-period receivables excluding unearned interest supplements and allowance for credit losses.  A weighted-average LTR is calculated for each class of consumer receivables and multiplied by the end-of-period receivable balances for that given class.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The loss emergence period ("LEP") is a key assumption within Ford Credit's models and represents the average amount of time between when a loss event first occurs to when it is charged off.  This time period starts when the borrower begins to experience financial difficulty.  It is evidenced later, typically through delinquency, before eventually resulting in a charge-off.  The loss emergence period is a multiplier in the calculation of the collective consumer allowance for credit losses.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -9pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">For consumer receivables greater than 120 days past due, the uncollectible portion of the receivable is charged-off, such that the remaining recorded investment in the loan is equal to the estimated fair value of the collateral less costs to sell.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">After the establishment of this allowance for credit losses, if management believes the allowance does not reflect all losses inherent in the portfolio due to changes in recent economic trends and conditions, or other relevant factors, an adjustment is made based on management judgment.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><font style="MARGIN-LEFT: 15pt"/>Ford Credit estimates the allowance for credit losses for non-consumer receivables based on historical LTR ratios, expected future cash flows, and the fair value of collateral.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Collective Allowance for Credit Losses</font>.  Ford Credit estimates an allowance for non-consumer receivables that are not specifically identified as impaired using a LTR model for each financing product based on historical experience.  This LTR is a weighted average of the most recent historical experience and is calculated consistent with the consumer receivables LTR approach.  All accounts that are specifically identified as impaired are excluded from the calculation of the non-specific or collective allowance.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Specific Allowance for Impaired Receivables</font>.  The wholesale and dealer loan portfolio is evaluated by grouping individual loans into risk pools determined by the risk characteristics of the loan (such as the amount of the loan, the nature of the collateral, and the financial status of the debtor).  The risk pools are analyzed to determine if individual loans are impaired, and a specific allowance is estimated based on the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or the fair value of any collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell.</font></div>
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<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The costs of voluntary employee separation actions are recorded at the time of employee acceptance, unless the acceptance requires explicit approval by the Company.  The costs of involuntary separation programs are accrued when management has approved the program and the affected employees are identified.</font>
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ry beneficiary, but over whose operating and financial policies we are able to exercise significant influence.</font></div>We use the equity method of accounting for our investments in entities over which we do not have control or of which we are not the primary beneficiary, butfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescription of an entity's application of the equity method of accounting to investments in common stock or other interests including unconsolidated subsidiaries, corporate joint ventures, noncontrolling interests i
n real estate ventures, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. The description should include information such as: (1) initially recording an investment in the stock of an investee at cost; (2) adjusting the carrying amount of the investment to recognize the investor's share of the earnings or losses of the investee after the date of acquisition; and (3) adjustments to reflect the investor's share of changes in the investee's capital (dividends). This disclosure may also include a detailed description of the policy for determining the amount of equity method losses recognized after an investment has been reduced to zero as a result of previous losses, reasons for not using the equity method when the investor company owns 20 percent or more of the voting stock of the investee's company (including identification of the significant investee), reasons for using the equity method when the ownership percentage is less than 20 percent, and discussion of recognition of equity method losses when an in
vestor's total investment in an investee includes, in addition to an investment in common stock, other investments such as preferred stock and loans to the investee. An entity also may describe how such investments are assessed for impairment.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse51true0f_FinanceLoansAndLeasesReceivableAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse52false0f_FinanceLoansAndLeasesReceivablePolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for finance, loan and lease receivables, including those held for investment and...falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<!--StartFragment-->Notes receivable are initially recorded at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortized cost.  The notes receivable are reported on our sector balance sheet in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Receivables, less allowances</font> and <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Other assets</font>.<!--EndFragment-->
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Finance receivables are recorded at the time of origination or purchase for the principal amount financed and are subsequently reported at amortized cost, net of any allowance for credit losses.  Amortized cost is the outstanding principal adjusted for any charge-offs and any unamortized deferred fees or costs.  At December 31, 2010, the recorded investment in Ford Credit's finance receivables excluded $176 million of accrued uncollected interest receivable, which we report in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Other assets</font> on the balance sheet.</font><br/>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">A restructuring of debt constitutes a troubled debt restructuring if Ford Credit grants a concession for economic or legal reasons related to the debtor's financial difficulties that Ford Credit otherwise would not consider in the normal course of business.</div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Within Ford Credit's non-consumer receivables segment, only dealer loans subject to forbearance, moratoriums, extension agreements or other actions intended to minimize economic loss and to avoid foreclosure or repossession of collateral constitute troubled debt restructurings.</div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Dealer loans involved in troubled debt restructurings are assessed for impairment and included in Ford Credit's allowance for credit losses based on either the present value of the expected future cash flows of the receivable discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate, or the fair value of the collateral adjusted for estimated costs to sell.  For loans where foreclosure is probable, the fair value of the collateral is used to estimate the specific impairment.  An impairment charge is recorded as part of the provision to the allowance for credit losses for the amount by which the recorded investment of the receivable exceeds its estimated fair value.</div>
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d (3) when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized for such receivables (4) the treatment of origination fees and costs, including the policies for such receivables, including those that are impaired, past due or placed on nonaccrual status and (7) the treatment of foreclosures or repossessions, amortization method for net deferred fees or costs (5) the treatment of any premiums or discounts or unearned income (6) the entity's income recognition (revenues, expenses and gains and losses arising from committing to issue, issuing, granting, collecting, terminating, modifying and holding loans).No authoritative reference available.falsefalse53true0f_HeldForSaleDiscontinuedDispositionsAndAcquisitionsAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse54false0f_HeldForSaleDiscontinuedDispositionsAndAcquisitionsPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes and entity's accounting policy for held for sale operations, discontinued operations, other dispositions, and...falsefalsefalse<
/IsSubReportEnd>falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We classify disposal groups as held for sale when management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal group, the sale is probable within one year and the disposal group is available for
immediate sale in its present condition.  We also consider whether an active program to locate a buyer has been initiated, whether the disposal group is marketed actively for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value, and whether actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn.  We classify disposal groups as discontinued operations when the criteria to be classified as held for sale have been met and we will not have any significant involvement with the disposal groups after the sale.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We are required by U.S. GAAP to aggregate the assets and liabilities of all held-for-sale disposal groups on the balance sheet for the period in which the disposal group is held for sale.  To provide comparative balance sheets, we also aggregate the assets and liabilities for significant held-for-sale disposal groups on the prior-period balance sheet.</font></div>We classify disposal groups as held for sale when management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal group, thefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes and entity's accounting policy for held for sale operations, discontinued operations, other dispositions, and business combinations and acquisitions.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse55true0f_ImpairmentOrDisposalOfLongLivedAssetsAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsef
alsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse56false0us-gaap_ImpairmentOrDisposalOfLongLivedAssetsPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We monitor our asset groups for conditions that may indicate a potential impairment of long-lived assets.  These conditions include current-period operating losses combined with a history of losses and a projection of continuing losses, and significant negative industry or economic trends.  When these conditions exist, we test for impairment.  An impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset group exceeds its estimated fair value.</font></div>We monitor our asset groups for conditions that may indicate a potential impairment of long-lived assets.  These conditions include current-periodfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for recognizing and measuring the impairment of long-lived assets. An entity also may disclose its accounting policy for long-lived assets to be sold. This policy excludes goodwill and intangible assets.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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exist between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards on a taxing jurisdiction basis.  We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which we expect the temporary differences to be recovered or paid.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Our accounting for deferred tax consequences represents our best estimate of the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns and their future probability.  In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets.  If, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized, we record a valuation allowance.</font></div>Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences that exist between the financialfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for income taxes, which may include its accounting policies for recognizing and measuring deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances, recognizing investment tax credits, operating loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and other carryforwards, methodologies for determining its effective income tax rate and the characterization of interest and penalties in the financial statements.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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0falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse60false0us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  Cost for a substantial portion of U.S. inventories is determined on a las
t-in, first-out ("LIFO") basis.  LIFO was used for approximately 31% and 26% of inventories at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Cost of other inventories is determined on a first-in, first-out ("FIFO") basis.</font></div>All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  Cost for a substantial portion of U.S. inventories is determined on a last-in, first-outfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policies c
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falsefalse61true0f_LeasePolicyAbstractffalsenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00falsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse62false0us-gaap_LeasePolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Net investment in operating leases</font> on our balance sheet consists primarily of lease cont
racts for vehicles with retail customers, daily rental companies, and fleet customers.  Assets subject to operating leases are depreciated on the straight-line method over the term of the lease to reduce the asset to its estimated residual value.  Estimated residual values are based on assumptions for used vehicle prices at lease termination and the number of vehicles that are expected to be returned.</font></div>Net investment in operating leases on our balance sheet consists primarily of lease contracts for vehicles with retail customers, daily rental companies, andfalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescribes an entity's accounting policy for leasing arrangements (both lessor and lessee). This description may address (1) lease classification (that is, operating versus capital), (2) how the term of a lease is determined (for example, the circumstances in which a renewal option is considered part of the lease term), (3) how rental revenue or expense is recognized for a lease that contains rent escalations, (4) an entity's accounting treatment for deferred rent, including that which arises from lease incentives, rent abatements, rent holidays, or tenant allowances (5) an entity's accounting treatment for contingent rental payments and (6) an entity's policy for reviewing, at least annually, the residual values of sales-type and direct-finance leases. The description also may indicate how the entity accounts for its capital leases, leveraged leases or sale-leaseback transactions.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The funded status of the benefit plans, which represents the difference between the benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets, is calculated on a plan-by-plan basis.  The net periodic costs associated with these benefits are recorded in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Automotive cost of sales </font>and<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"> Selling, administrative and other expenses</font>.  The expected return on assets is used in the calculation of pension expense for our funded benefit plans and is determined using a market-related value ("MRV") of plan assets.  MRV recognizes the difference between expected return on assets and actual return on assets over a period of years.  We amortize this difference over five years primarily using a sum-of-the-years amortization method.  The impact of plan amendments and actuarial gain
s and losses are recorded in <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)</font> and generally are amortized as a component of net periodic cost over the remaining service period of our active employees.  We record a curtailment when an event occurs that significantly reduces the expected years of future service or eliminates the accrual of defined benefits for the future services of a significant number of employees.  We record a curtailment gain when the employees who are entitled to the benefits terminate their employment; we record a curtailment loss when it becomes probable a loss will occur.</font></div>
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<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The measurement of the fair value of plan assets, including stocks, bonds and other investments, uses valuation methodologies and the inputs described later in this Note.  Certain investments within our plan assets do not have a readily determinable fair value; in such instances, we use net asset value per share to measure fair value.</font></div>The funded status of the benefit plans, which represents the difference between the benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets, is calculated on afalsefalsefalsefalsefalseOtherus-types:textBlockItemTypestringDescription of an entity's accounting policy for its pension and other postretirement benefit plans. This disclosure may address (1) the types of plans sponsored by the entity, and the benefits provided by each plan (2) groups that participate in (or are covered by) each plan (3) how plan assets, liabilities and expenses are measured, including the use of any actuaries and (4) significant assumptions used by the entity to value plan assets and liabilities and how such assumptions are derived.No authoritative reference available.falsefalse65true0us-ga
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falsefalsefalsefalseOtherxbrli:stringItemTypestringNo definition available.falsefalse66false0f_ShareBasedCompensationPolicyTextBlockffalsenadurationDescribes an entity's accounting policy for stock option and stock incentive plans. This disclosure may include (1) the types...falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseterselabel1falsefalsefalse00<div align="left" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The fair value of the awards under the two plans is calculated differently:</font></div>
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<div align="left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Performance RSU-stock have a performance period (usually 1-3 years) and usually a restriction period (usually 1-3 years).  Compensation expense for performance RSU-stock is not recognized until it is probable and estimable as measured against the performance metrics.  Expense is then recognized over the performance and restriction periods, if any, based on the fair market value of Ford Common Stock at grant date.</font></div></td></tr></table></div>
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<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 18pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">We also grant stock options to our employees. We measure the fair value of the majority of our stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, using historical volatility and our determination of the expected term. The expected term of stock options is the time period that the stock options are expected to be outstanding. Historical data are used to estimate option exercise behaviors and employee termination experience. Based on our assessment of employee groupings and observable behaviors, we determined that a single grouping is appropriate. Stock options generally have a graded vesting feature whereby one-third of the stock options are exercisable after the first anniversary of the grant date, one-third after the second anniversary, and one-third after the third anniversary. Stock options expire ten years f
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