First of all: This ain't a MK2 escort, this ain't a cosworth. This is a MK4 Escort with a 1,6 CVH, 90 bhp catalyst engine with a Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection.

As long as the engine is not running and there is no vacuum inside the inlet and therefore the flap inside the metering unit won't move and there will be no fuel for the injectors (lines with green circles).. Everything's fine so far.

First check the obvious things for the K(E)-Jetronic.

Fuel pump working AND enough pressure?
Fuel filter NEW?
Spark plugs dry or wet?