The only reason I am giving up hope is due to the fact that I have not had a car for over a month now, and yet I am still making payments and owe little over 2 grand on it. New engine through Ford is $3000 cant find junkyard one and if I do, I know that thetransmission is actually next due to slight problem it gave before engine went. I love my car but I am afriad Im going to have to see it go. I wish my luck with them wasnt soo bad, but it was and now it is time for me to move on I guess, I found a maxima I am in love with and wont be able to afford it till I get winter break or else next summer, so... oh well, WHY did ford have to make these engines like BIC lighters....... DISPOSABLE, you cannot rebuild this engine, I have never heard soo much slop before.