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why is my escort so light on the power steering
The 1995 Escort did not have power steering.
Everything runs clockwise. Belt is located under the tensioner.
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.
At the power steering resivoir. It will be located at the pump or close by. The pump is driven by a belt. Follow the belt routing and you will find the pump. When you find the pump you will find the resivoir.
Your serpentine belt is broke
Take the cap off the pump-it's a belt-driven accessory. The dipstick is under it.
Belt slipping Did coolant get on belt during replacement?
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
Power steering belt or the power steering pump.