Need advice on motor replacement?

2010 F150 Supercrew cab bought used from a dealer in Nov 2015. Paid approximately 11K w/$7k on lien. As is no warranty.did not purchase a warranty. 6 mos and $500 tune up/$450 repair engine is gone. $8000 for replacement with rebuilt. This is my son s who is fresh out of college and trying to make it on his own. Money is a problem for us both right now. He says he should borrow the money to fix it because either way he goes he is going to be upside down. 3 year unlimited mile warranty on the rebuilt through ford dealer. Any advice?

That is Way TOO MUCH money to spend on a rebuilt engine. You should be able to get the job done for $3000 or less.

Consider this. How much is the truck worth in running order? If the repairs cost more than 50% of the trucks value it's probably time to trade it off and buy something different. If you can't the money back out of the truck once the repairs are completed, it. Not worth investing in the repairs.

$8000? Wow.

Shop around, I'm positive you could find a replacement engine for way under that.

What do you mean "engine is gone?" A 2010 engine should be fixable unless it was run with no oil. Maybe see a different mechanic.