Theyu have something called an enertia lock and wo'nt catch until you are slowing down rapidly, then they will catch.
The Vin code is J. The LX has a color coded trim panel on the outside and the reglar escort has a black trim panel. The LX has automatic seat belts and has power mirrors on the sides. There really isn't much difference between the two.
Use mercron automatic tranmission fluid and do not overfill.
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.
Yes, a 1989 Ford Escort does have an adjustable clutch. This vehicle came with either a manual or an automatic transmission and power windows, brakes, and steering.
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 )
Cars that have power steering will have a PS pump run by one of the fan belts. The pump will always have a cap on it where PS fluid is added.
Shorten it to make it downshift sooner. Lengthen it to downshift later at a higher power setting.
Does your auto seat belts make any noise ? If it does, you could have a defective EEC Relay which controls both the seat belts and the power to the computer module. Intermittent power failure to the computer module will cause engine function interruption. lrp2@hotmail.com
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
As near as I can tell, the se has an automatic trans, power windows, heaver suspension, speed control, wheel covers and power mirrors. I could be wrong.