I was driving my 03 focus when it suddenly died after going around the corner. My first thought was that I tripped the intertia switch. Checked that and it was good. I'm getting fuel and spark. For some reason when the engine is cranked, instead of drawing air into the intake, it's getting pushed out. I don't believe that cat is blocked, air is getting pushed out the back. I have no clue what wrong with it. Any help or suggestions will me much appreciated.
Thanks and God Bless.
Nick

your timing is off. hold a dollar bill or paper by the edge to make sure what way the air is flowing, but I'd bet your timing belt or tensioner died. when the belt breaks, it cranks real fast. how many miles do you have? pop off the valve cover, if you can move the belt (tension wise) it's garbage.

That's what I'd put my money on. The timing belt is broken or the teeth on it are stripped.