If it doesn't specifically say Power Steering fluid only you can use Mercon automatic Transmission Fluid.
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.
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
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 )
Use mercron automatic tranmission fluid and do not overfill.
You can use any kind of PS fluid you want as long as it's labeled, "Power Steering fluid".
According to the Owner Guide , Motorcraft Ford type " F " Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid ( Ford specification , ESW-M2C33-F )
Unless the cap on the reservoir says use Power Steering Fluid only use Mercon Automatic Transmission Fluid.
why is my escort so light on the power steering
Use a turkey baster to suck old fluid out, refill with new fluid.
The 1995 Escort did not have power steering.
put it in the thing next to the oil thing.