Windshield Replacement - do windshields have satellite antennas in them?

kerid
Sun, 09 Feb 2014 23:41:20 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

I have a Ford Taurus X, 2008. I need to replace the windshield. I learned the hard way on my last car that some windshields contain antennas and other information in them. I called the Ford dealership and the parts person said I was fine just to replace it at one of those Safelite places. I just want to take initiative to find out if that’s correct. How can I tell for certain? There are a bunch of small black dots in the middle behind the rear view mirror that take up about10"x8" - see attached photo. Is this merely decorative?

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