Below are some pictures of a disassembled Manual Lever Position Sensor (MLPS) from a ford crown victoria. This is an early mlps sensor for 92-97 crownvics prior to the intoduction on the DTR digital transmission range setup introduced in the 1998 model year.

Here's the mlps sensor with the rivets drilled out and the cover lifted off



This sensor sends a signal to the powertrain control module (PCM) to tell it which gear the vehicle operator has selected with the steering column shift lever. It also controls the reverse backup lighting and inhibits the starter motor from cranking in gear positions other than park or neutral.



The water sealing gaskets removed





Here's the wiper arm with the contact plate removed



A closeup



The sensor with the wiper arm removed