Tom Ford

Tom Ford (born 3 January 1976) is a British motoring journalist and television presenter. He was the co-host of Five motoring television series Fifth Gear from 2002 until 2009. In 2017, he began presenting Top Gear America for BBC America. Education While studying for his philosophy degree at Essex University Ford joined a performance art group called Kiss My Axe, before a brief time with a circus. He later returned to education and obtained another degree in journalism. Journalism Ford's writing includes a stint at Car magazine where he rose from staff writer to road test editor. He currently writes for Top Gear magazine as a contributing editor for the publication, having previously been Deputy Editor for the publication. He also regularly writes for the Sunday Times motoring section. In March 2014, he began filming Mud, Sweat & Gears.