Use mercron automatic tranmission fluid and do not overfill.
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 )
If it doesn't specifically say power steering fluid only you can use Mercon automatic transmission 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 )
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.