Not a very good idea, put something in it ATF will work. If you drive with no fiuld in it keep in mind you will have replace the pump
I can tell you from experience it is hard to turn the wheel when the power steering doesn't work right. Do not do it. It will cost you more in the long run. Easy to buy the fluid and put in.
Ford escort has a power steering fluid capacity of one point. The manufacturer recommends that you never overfill the power steering fluid.
Power Steering Pump Reservoir.
It probably needs power steering fluid added.
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
If it doesn't specifically say power steering fluid only you can use Mercon automatic transmission fluid.
You can use any kind of PS fluid you want as long as it's labeled, "Power Steering fluid".
Yes, power steering fluid is very harmful to an automatic transmission. You should not drive it until the fluid is changed.Yes, power steering fluid is very harmful to an automatic transmission. You should not drive it until the fluid is changed.
Use mercron automatic tranmission fluid and do not overfill.
Unless the cap on the reservoir says use Power Steering Fluid only use Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid.
I was looking at the 1999 Ford Escort Owner Guide ( for North America ) It shows that Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid So , the answer would be ( Yes )
Use a turkey baster to suck old fluid out, refill with new fluid.
why is my escort so light on the power steering