CANT FIND FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH OR FUEL PUMP ON 1998 FORD ESCORT 1.6 LX ZETEC

If you mean the fuel pump re-set button, Fords used to put them in the trunk area, maybe behind a trim or moulding piece. If it's not there, you may have to check with the dealer, or someone familiar with later Escorts. Good luck.

Does it crank normally? I think your ford has a fuel cut-off switch (just for collisions) around the trunk area, maybe under carpet, or near the wheel well area, along one side, maybe. just a pushbutton switch.
That would turn the pump off.

have you undone all the bolts ,is this a zetec engine or the american 2lt type engine

Yes it is the starter motor, remove it and check, you probabley will have to replace the starter Bendix.

POSS AIR FLOW METER

good old ford lol, try looking at the crank sensor its located at the front of the engine tucked in right hand side of exhaust manifold and gearbox, two pin plug, i have also known these to have no end of faults with the fusebox.
easy to remove, and solder the connections inside they all suffer eventually, if your not to handy with cars i recommend taking to a auto electrician, easy if you know how. Good luck Davelee

check the drivers front kick panel, or in the trunk on the left side (under the carpet)

: fuse or fuel pump died

replace the fuel cut out switch in the trunk. see owners manual for location.