1998 Ford Contour #1 cyl poor firing

1998 FORD CONTOUR
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I just bought a used car for $1,400: 1998 ford contour automatic, 2.5 V6 24 valve DOHC 120,000 miles
(1) Battery was stone dead could not start the car even with jumper;
(2) With dead battery removed from the car, it jump started, and engine was running for half minute after jumper removed, but then engine stopped (does It mean alternator is defective/marginal?
(3) Shifts bad, from low to drive, RPM shoots to 8000 to 9000, and then red light with Battery sign on the dash glows briefly
(2) Inspection failure reports:
(i) #1 cyl firing poorly
(ii) Both Oxygen sensors sensing something not normal,

(ii) and some other codes.

my email: [email protected]
May 4, 2008 at 12:26 PM
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You shouldn’t remove battery cable while car running or you may damage the charging system
use a voltmeter to check charging volts
battery no good start by replacing it
shifting issue
check tranny fluid
check for a vacuum leaks
check PCV valve area for vacuum leaks
check engine light on
get the codes
May 7, 2008 at 5:48 AM