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FWIW, from Wikipedia:
"
First generation (1997–2002) First generation (UN93)
...
Transfer case (4x4 models)
2-speed BorgWarner 4406
High range ratio: 1.00:1
Low range ratio: 2.64:1
... Expedition was available with automatic full-time ControlTrac four-wheel drive with two-speed dual range BorgWarner 4406 transfer case and a center multi-disc differential. ControlTrac was introduced in 1995 and included four selectable modes: Two High, Auto, Four High (lock) and Four Low (lock). Two High mode and Auto mode with auto-lock was not available."
as you can see, on this and many other sites on the internet (https://schematron.org/borg-warner-4406-transfer-case-diagram.html), your transfer case is a chain drive.
"
First generation (1997–2002) First generation (UN93)
...
Transfer case (4x4 models)
2-speed BorgWarner 4406
High range ratio: 1.00:1
Low range ratio: 2.64:1
... Expedition was available with automatic full-time ControlTrac four-wheel drive with two-speed dual range BorgWarner 4406 transfer case and a center multi-disc differential. ControlTrac was introduced in 1995 and included four selectable modes: Two High, Auto, Four High (lock) and Four Low (lock). Two High mode and Auto mode with auto-lock was not available."
as you can see, on this and many other sites on the internet (https://schematron.org/borg-warner-4406-transfer-case-diagram.html), your transfer case is a chain drive.