The shift knob looks the same as in my ST24- if it is the same it is made of plastic! The colour is called "argent" in the Ford Aust brochures.

David

Mondeo ST24 Information Site

yr 2000 silver Mondeo ST24 V6 MTX
mods: Custom alloy air intake using K&N RC-3250 air filter; Koni Sports shocks; rear 20mm Selbys sway bar; THF; EBC Greenstuff front pads, custom exhaust.