USS Ford (FFG-54)
 USS Ford (FFG-54) an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate is a ship of the United States Navy named for Gunner's Mate Patrick O. Ford (1942–1968). Ford was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism as a patrol river boatman in the Vietnam War. A description of Gunner's Mate Ford's actions can be found here.Ford was laid down by Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. in San Pedro California on 11 July 1983.