My 96 has the fiberboard or whatever it is under all of the trunk carpeting except of course for the flexible parts on the sides,,, though ford may have discontented some of this material in later years.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15