I would suggest you take it to a mechanic. When the hose is separated from it's component it gets air in the system. It is a complicated job to get the air out and requires some special equipment.
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
It will be located at the front right corner of the engine compartment.A white Where_is_the_power_steering_reservoir_on_a_1998_Ford_Escortreservoir, with a black plastic cap.
Usually the leaks are at the high pressure line or the return line of the power steering pump. Tighten all the lines at the pump.
The 98 escort zx2 did not come with a tilt steering wheel
seems like the steering pump should have been repaired or replaced
um that is hard to say
how to change the reservoir of a power steering on breeze 1998
On the steering wheel :)
Take the cap off the pump-it's a belt-driven accessory. The dipstick is under it.
Search Wiki for 1998 Chevy Suburban power steering pump replacement, the author based his answer on a 1997. Enjoy
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.
the 98 do not have a power steering Gear box. if your refering to the rack and pinion. do yourself a favor and go buy a haynes manual, if your talking about the power steering Pump.. again haynes.