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Document And Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Aug. 11, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Registrant Name FORWARD INDUSTRIES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000038264  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Trading Symbol FORD  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   8,782,496
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes