Use ethelyline glycol. The green stuff.
regular "green" coolant
According to the 1999 Ford Escort Owner Guide it came from the factory with Ford Premium Engine Coolant ( mixed 50 / 50 with distilled water , green in color , meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A )
Yes as long as they are both the same type of Escort such as LX or Zx2.
The type of coolant to use on a Ford 7.3 diesel is Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Motorcraft Gold provides optimal protection for the engine.
None
extende life coolant
The 1998 Ford Ranger Owner Guide shows Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant ( Dexcool )
According to the 1999 Ford Escort owners manual : ( 5W-30 engine oil is used in the 2.0 liter SOHC engine ) and also the 2.0 liter DOHC , Zetec engine
I have 97 Escort LX with 2.0 engine and auto transmission; Theowners manual calls for MERCUR type ATF
5w/ 3o is the correct oil type...
If you have an Escort that is not a GT you have a 1.9 liter single overhead camshaft with 2 valves per cylinder which is fuel injected.
The 2003 Ford Ranger Owner Guide only shows ( 1 ) type of engine coolant ( YELLOW color , meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1 ) * but it also shows to use the type of engine coolant your vehicle was originally equipped with