Thread:MakoMermaidsForever/@comment-3419253-20191108031640

Ford doesn't have the gene. The show writer Martin Gero confirms this on Gateworld. https://www.gateworld.net/atlantis/s2/the-siege-part-3/ This is the quote:

"“The Jumpers, while in near and inside Atlantis, are pretty much on autopilot when it comes to landing and taking off. Ford does not have the ATA Gene, but anyone can operate and activate the Jumper’s D.H.D. He entered an address and just went along for the ride. Once he gets to where he’s going, he would have to fly the Jumper towards the gate for the autopilot to engage — so because he doesn’t have the gene, he’ll just dump the Jumper and move on." 