However, Jones, who started Ford in all five matches in England's grand slam-winning campaign, described the flyhalf's performance as "exceptional" and expressed disappointment at the reaction of the crowd, who cheered the player's substitution.
"It's quite amazing and just shows the negative reaction in English rugby. I find it quite sad, to be honest," Jones told British media.
"I have seen Tiger Woods miss putts, I have seen Michael Jordan miss jump shots, everyone has a bad day and he had a bad day kicking but I thought the rest of his play was brilliant."
Ford, whose father Mike, left his position as head coach of Bath earlier this month, also received support from England captain Dylan Hartley.
"Obviously he didn't have the greatest day off the tee but we all have those days," the hooker said. "I have bad throwing days but it doesn't make you a bad player."
Ford faces stiff competition for the starting flyhalf role from Owen Farrell, who was unavailable against Wales due to club commitments, for the three-test series in Australia which begins in Brisbane on June 11.
(Reporting by Nivedita Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by John O'Brien)
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