Ford Motors 2004, 5.4L 3V, engine bearing failure @ 112K Internet

Bought F150 used, in what appeared to be mint condition. I'm a maintenance fanatic, it's been pampered and serviced more than necessary. Engine started ticking, dealership says it's bearing failure, their Ford techs admit this is a problem with this engine. The engine is junk @ 112,000 miles. BEWARE, DON'T BUY ONE OF "FORD'S DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS". Shame on any automotive manufacturer who can't build an engine that won't go much over 100K. I, my wife, and all 3 of our adult kids have Fords in our garages, and have had for years. This is the end of an era for the "blue oval" in our family!