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 )
why is my escort so light on the power steering
The 1995 Escort did not have power steering.
Ford escort has a power steering fluid capacity of one point. The manufacturer recommends that you never overfill the power steering fluid.
Bad power steering pump
Power Steering Pump Reservoir.
No steering power or brake power ford explorer 1999?
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
How to replace power steering hose in 1999 ford excort
If it doesn't specifically say power steering fluid only you can use Mercon automatic transmission fluid.
na its fine
According to the Owner Guide , Motorcraft Ford type " F " Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid ( Ford specification , ESW-M2C33-F )
Belt slipping Did coolant get on belt during replacement?