1997 Ford areostar 3 lt engine blown????

I just bought a 1997 areostar off this lady she said the motor blew a rod??? So she sold it cheap well anyways I took off the oil pan and everything is in place rods, pistons, ect. There was a few filings in the botton of the oil pan. It is a 3 litre engine I'm thinking it maybe a spun bearing does anyone know what else I should look for in regards to the filings in the bottom of the oil pan???I know quite a bit about engines but up until now I have just worked on chev's??? All and any ideas would be greatly appreciated thanks BB :confused:

does it have push rods in the valve train? if so, it is possible that is what she meant. check the head and all related parts. hope that helps.