Did Ford secretly give us all Level2&1 chargers?

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On another thread, I asked if anyone knew for sure if Ford's The 2018 Ford Convenience cable (Model: Type 4X)   could handle 240VAC and act as a Level 2 EVSE in spite of it being clearly labeled 120V (thus "clearly" being only a Level 1 EVSE)

I got the wild idea because the plastic casement bears a shocking resemblance to a Clipper Creek AmazingE model that takes 240VAC: 

And in my research I found a few EVSEs I could buy on Amazon that supposedly were dual Level1 and Level2 just by using an included adapter.  I don't believe in magic...

 

I suspected that the circuit board inside both was the same, and thus the circuit board was okay accepting a range of input voltages.  It appears that I was correct.

 

I wanted to document my findings for others, so I'm making this thread.

 

I made an adapter with an L-L-G NEMA L6-30 plug and a L-N-G 5-20 receptacle. I plugged the adapter into 208v circuit and plugged a Ford model 4X EVSE in to the adapter.  It lit up normaly, and did not explode or exhibit any malfunction.  The Green Ready Light came on.  I have not charged the Fusion from it on a higher than 120v voltage yet, but I expect it will work fine.  I will have 240v at home not 208v, but the outlet isn't ready yet in the garage.  I'll certainly check for magic smoke on 240v before using it to charge the car.

 

In my installation I will be putting a NEMA 6-20 duplex outlet next to a NEMA 5-20 outlet in the garage BOTH wired for 240VAC.  The 5-20 could be in violation of electrical code but clearly marked.  I think others have found adapters from a 5-15 appliance to a 6-15 outlet, but I have yet to be able to source one of those. 

 

To gain actual code compliance in my case, the actual receptacle installed in the structure house will be a L14-30R, from which a pendant appliance of my own design will hang which has individually breakered 20 amp outlets.  Another plus to a pendant like this is I'll have some dedicated 20A outlets in the middle of my garage ready for power tools, air compressor, space heater, etc.

 

Here's some closeups of the FoMoCo EVSE that I verified did not smoke at 208v:

 

Of course, I make no guarantees.   This forum makes no guarantees, and neither I nor the forum recommend using a por old EVSE in any manner other than now the nude virgins at ford blessed it to be used.  Your Mileage May Vary.