Take the cap off the pump-it's a belt-driven accessory. The dipstick is under it.
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.
pour the power steering fluid directing into where you pull the dipstick out to check the power steering fluid.
You can use any kind of PS fluid you want as long as it's labeled, "Power Steering fluid".
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.
It is important to check and maintain the vehicles fluids. A person checks power steering fluid by looking for the yellow lid labeled Power Steering Fluid Only, this is where the fluid can be checked.
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 )
There is no power steering fluid in alto lxi because it use electric power steering.... A electrical motor used for power steering so there is no need of fluid.