The Ford neighbourhood was created by the Town of Milton in 2004 as part of the Boyne Survey which also included the Bowes, Cobban and Walker neighbourhoods. The Ford family after whom this neighbourhood is named, emigrated to Milton in the 1830s. They were a large extended family of brothers and cousins who were prolific farmers and were also involved in the municipal politics of what was then Trafalgar Township.

The farm residence of Arthur Ford is featured in the Historical Atlas of Halton County published in 1877. This sketch gives the impression that pioneer life was prosperous and the family became quite wealthy. The house in the sketch is a grand Regency style home with appendages and outbuildings which were likely stables for the horses frolicking in the fields. There is a grand front porch that runs the length of the house and overlooks a bridle path entranceway that is surrounded by a beautiful and immaculate landscaped garden. Neatly arranged farming plots surround the estate.