What should I do with 07 F150 with Blown Motor?

I have a 5.4L 2007 Ford F-150 Extended cab that has shot something out through the Oil pan which I'm guessing could be a Piston since I have never seen what was shot out. I don't know where to start looking to have someone look at it. The second I tell a mechanic that something shot out of Oil pan, they tell me to just buy a new Engine or get rid of it. After paying $30,000 cash for it brand new, it's hard to just forget about it after only 8 years, 100,000 miles, and 0 Accidents.

So I would like to know 2 things, How much would I be realistically looking at to have a used engine installed to get it back running Including cost of a engine? And If I was to sell it to buy a used car, How much would it be worth with a blown engine in Excellent condition? (One and only problem is engine, no other problems)

Thanks for all replies in advance! All advice helps and a best answer will be chosen. This was my family only transportation and I don't have much income right now.

Yes if something has punched out the sump, then you either need a new engine, or at least a major rebuild of yours. Likely it's broken a piston and that leaves the connecting rod flailing around inside the engine, punching holes in things.

Maybe $3000 for an exchange "Crate" engine + $1,000 labour to swap them over? That gives you a "like new" engine, and you keep driving, hopefully for at least 100K miles more. If the car is in good condition that's the option I would choose.

You could get a used engine cheaper, but will it be much better than condition than your old one? It might fly apart in 6 months as well.

To sell with a blown engine, It's worth next to nothing.

Buy a new engine its your only choice

Well, it's sad to say that a Ford truck can't make it 100K without blowing a rod bearing (just kidding), it's hard to be internet critical without knowing how the engine service maintenance was handled. A blown rod bearing would indicate that there was a poor oil pressure supply to that crank rod journal at such a low mileage for a major engine malfunction.

Then again, who knows if the truck was used as a tow vehicle and worked really hard during it's previous service life.