Born in Nassau, he was a right-handed pitcher who stood 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and weighed 165 pounds (75 kg) (11 stone 11).

Ford's professional career lasted for ten complete seasons (1966–75), all spent in the Atlanta Braves' organization.

Opposing future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal, Ford threw a complete game, 10–4 triumph, surrendering five hits (four of them singles) and six bases on balls, with three strikeouts.

He was ineffective in his next two outings, one each as a reliever and starter, and finished his MLB career with a 1–2 record, with 17 hits and eight bases on balls allowed, with four strikeouts, in 16⅓ innings pitched.

Ford died at age 33 in an automobile accident in Nassau after apparently falling asleep at the wheel of his car while driving home from work.