Ford was educated at Tonbridge School in Kent before going to Durham University to study Combined Social Sciences. He played cricket for Kent County Cricket Club's Second XI between 1995 and 1999 and for Durham University between 1996 and 1998 as a right-handed batsman who bowled Slow left-arm orthodox spin.
Ford's educational background was established at Tonbridge School in Kent before he pursued studies in Combined Social Sciences at Durham University. He played cricket for Kent County Cricket Club's Second XI and Durham University between 1995 and 1998, highlighting his skills as a right-handed batsman who bowled Slow left-arm orthodox spin.