Cars that have Power Steering will have a PS pump run by one of the fan belts. The pump will always have a cap on it where PS fluid is added.
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.
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
See if you are getting power to the horn itself-they have a tendency to fail If not it could be relay or switch at steering wheel
The neutral safety switch on a 1997 Ford Escort is located inside the steering column. It prevents the engine from being started while in gear.
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 )
If it doesn't specifically say power steering fluid only you can use Mercon automatic transmission fluid.
According to the Owner Guide , Motorcraft Ford type " F " Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid ( Ford specification , ESW-M2C33-F )
na its fine