Check to make sure the air filter is clean. If it's clogged it can prevent your engine from having proper air flow.
Had this happen to me on 1999 escort - turned out to be broken fuel pump. Alternatively the fuel lines could be blocked/twisted but this is unlikely to happen suddenly whilst driving.
Could be in need of a good tune up.
why is my escort so light on the power steering
The 1995 Escort did not have power steering.
Everything runs clockwise. Belt is located under the tensioner.
The power of the engine of the ford escort 4cyl 1969 is 54 hp
The radio on a 94 Ford Escort won't work if the fuse is blown, the wiring harness has been disconnected, or the radio is defective. Verifying that it is getting power is the first step to troubleshooting.
If "everything" is working that means you are still getting power but if it won't turn over you should check your starter it would have something to do with it not getting a spark.
See if you are getting power to the horn itself-they have a tendency to fail If not it could be relay or switch at steering wheel
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.
Bad power steering pump
It probably needs power steering fluid added.