A 1995 Escort wagon takes either 10-30 or 10-40 weight oil. The lower weight oil should be used in the winter to prevent the oil from gumming up the engine.
The oil capacity of a 99 Ford Escort is 4 quarts. Use 5W-30 weight oil. Use a SM rated oil which is the highest rating.
According to the 1997 Ford Escort owners manual ( 5W-30 ) certified for gasoline engines
What is the engine size? ............auto or manual?
Use Mercon ATF.
Yes you can use synthetic oil in a 97 Escort.
According to the 1997 Ford escort Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.0 liter SPI four cylinder engine takes : ( 3.8 liters / 4.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
The 97 Escort should have 5-30 oil.
5w30 is recommended.
Use 5-30 oil .
5-30 weight SM rated oil.
It takes 5-30 oil weight and rated SM
5w30 any premium brand.