The 15's on down had lots of valve train problems. The valves would stick and whack the pistons. I don't know if they fixed the problem in 16 or not. This is more than likely what happened.
Tips? Good luck with the dealer.
BTW: On edit.
You don't think Ford is going to give you a new truck do you? About the only thing you might get is a new engine. If the short block is good you won't even get that.
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