why is my escort so light on the Power Steering
The 1995 Escort did not have power steering.
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
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
Your serpentine belt is broke
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 )
If it doesn't specifically say power steering fluid only you can use Mercon automatic transmission fluid.
na its fine
According to the Owner Guide , Motorcraft Ford type " F " Automatic Transmission and Power Steering Fluid ( Ford specification , ESW-M2C33-F )
put it in the thing next to the oil thing.
Use mercron automatic tranmission fluid and do not overfill.