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Document And Entity Information - shares
 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Apr. 30, 2021
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2021  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Registrant Name Forward Industries, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000038264  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Interactive data current Yes  
Entity File Number 001-34780  
Entity Incorporation State Code NY  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   9,952,766
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes